Moving to Andorra from France

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What to Expect

Considering a move from France to Andorra? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from France to Andorra, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from France to Andorra.

Living there in 2020
4,194 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in France live in Andorra · UN DESA

Who's moving to Andorra?

Top countries of origin for Andorra's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Andorra compared to France.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FR
1.6
AD
2.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FR
4.7
AD
2.5

France generally does better on safety, though Andorra leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FR
$6,868
AD
$5,519
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

FR
33.4
AD
36.3

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Andorra leads in healthcare spending per person.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FR
49.4
AD
51.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FR
86.0%
AD
94.0%

Andorra performs significantly better than France across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FR
7.3%
AD
3.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FR
$55,200
AD
$64,500

Andorra performs significantly better than France across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FR
82.6 yrs
AD
83.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.1
AD
3.4

France generally does better on family life, though Andorra leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France and Andorra. To live, work, or study long-term in Andorra, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Andorra's immigration authority.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Andorra

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Andorra without a visa.
Andorra passport

Andorra passport holder visiting France

Visa Free
Andorra passport holders can enter France without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Andorra?

Connectivity is usually fine (Andorra: 51.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Andorra offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Andorra safe for expats?

France generally does better on safety, though Andorra leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Andorra is 2.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in France.

How is healthcare in Andorra compared to France?

France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Andorra leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 36.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Andorra, compared to 33.4 in France. Andorra scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).

What language do they speak in Andorra?

The official language in Andorra is Catalan. In France, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

FR AD
Population 68,305,148 85,560
Currency Euro (€) Euro (€)
Languages French Catalan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +33 +376
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112