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EMBASSY/CONSULATE ADDRESSES

Diplomatic Representation in the U.S:

Ambassador: Narcís Casal Fonsdeviel

Chancery: Two United Nations Plaza 25th Floor, New York, NY, 10017

Telephone: (212) 750-8064

Fax: (212) 750-6630


The U.S. Consulate General Address is:

Passeig Reina Elisenda

23-25, 08034 Barcelona

Spain

(Tel. 280-2227)




FOREIGN RELATIONS

The United States established diplomatic relations with Andorra in 1995, following Andorra's 1993 adoption of a constitution establishing the country as a sovereign parliamentary democracy. It retains as its heads of state two co-princes -- the Bishop of Urgell (Spain) and the French president.

The United States and Andorra enjoy excellent relations based on common values including the promotion of democracy and human rights.

Since 2000, Andorra has participated in the Fulbright Exchange Program. The two countries have also signed a Bilateral Work Agreement for dependents of members of diplomatic missions and consular posts assigned to official duty in the respective countries and will soon conclude an agreement on the sharing of confiscated proceeds and instrumentalities of crimes.

Andorra supports U.S. foreign policy positions and objectives, such as voting for U.S. candidates to international organizations.

The U.S. Ambassador to Spain is also accredited as Ambassador to Andorra. The U.S. Consul General based in Barcelona is responsible for the day-to-day management of relations with Andorra. She travels regularly to Andorra to carry out diplomatic demarches, represent U.S. interests, and administer consular services.

U.S. Assistance to Andorra

The United States provides no development assistance to Andorra.

Bilateral Economic Relations

The United States has no significant trade or investment with Andorra. The new investment law approved in mid- 2012 opens the country to foreign investment and this foreign investors will be able for the first time to gain full ownership of a business. The investment climate in the country has changed significantly with this new legislation liberalizing the Andorran economy.

Andorra participates in the Visa Waiver Program, which allows nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for certain business or tourism purposes for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa.

Andorra's Membership in International Organizations

Andorra and the United States belong to a number of the same international organizations, including the United Nations and Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe; as well as the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), and the World Health Organization (WHO). Andorra also is an observer to the World Trade Organization. A member of the Council of Europe, from November 2012 to May 2013, Andorra will chair its Committee of Ministers.

Since 1991, Andorra has had a special agreement with the European Union.

Bilateral Representation

The U.S. Ambassador to Andorra is Alan D. Solomont, resident in Spain; other principal embassy officials are listed in the Department's Key Officers List. The U.S. Consul General based in Barcelona is responsible for the day-to-day conduct of relations with the government of Andorra. The U.S. Consul General in Barcelona is Tanya C. Anderson.

Andorra has no embassy in Washington, D.C., but maintains a permanent representative to the United Nations in New York who also is simultaneously accredited as ambassador to the United States.

More information about Andorra is available from the Department of State and other sources, some of which are listed here:

Department of State Andorra Page
Department of State Key Officers List
CIA World Factbook Andorra Page
U.S. Embassy: Spain
History of U.S. Relations With Andorra
Human Rights Reports
International Religious Freedom Reports
Narcotics Control Reports
Investment Climate Statements
U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics
Travel and Business Information




TRAVEL ADVISORIES


To obtain the latest Travel Advisory Information for Andorra check the U.S. State Department Consular Information Sheet


TRAVEL TIPS

Driving U.S Driving Licence + International Driving Permit required.

Currency Euro (EUR)

Telephone Country Code 376 City Code-Andorra 7 +5D

Electrical 230 Volts

An estimated 12 million tourists visit Andorra annually, traveling by road because there is no air or rail service.

The closest international airport is in Barcelona, Spain, 225 km. (140 mi.) away, with daily bus service to Andorra. From Paris, there is a flight to Toulouse, 160 km. (100 mi.) from Andorra, with daily bus service available.

The French and Spanish railways stop near the border, where a daily bus meets the trains. A good road connects the Spanish and French frontiers by way of Sant Julia, Andorra la Vella, Les Escaldes, Encamp, Canillo, and Soldeu and crosses the Coll d'Envalira. Another possibility to arrive in Andorra, is through a direct night train that goes from Paris to Hospitalet, where there is a bus that goes to Andorra. Andorra has 124 km. (77 mi) of surfaced road.

Andorra is five standard time zones ahead of the eastern U.S.




CUSTOMS/DUTIES

Tobacco...200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 1/2 lb tobacco

Liquor....1 litre

Perfume....personal use

Cameras....1 still / 1 movie camera

Film.......5 rolls

Gifts......duty free allowance up to pts 5000

Agriculture...refer passenger to consulate

Controlled drugs....prohibited

Firearms....prohibited

Ammunition....prohibited

Explosives(including fireworks)....prohibited

Flick knives....prohibited

Pornography....prohibited

Horror comics....prohibited

Radio transmitters....prohibited

Certain food items....prohibited

Plants....prohibited

Flowers....prohibited

Animals, birds and items made from endangered species....prohibited

No works of art and/or antiquities can be exported without permission





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