The best eSIM for Andorra is a plan that actually covers Andorra, because many Europe eSIMs leave it out. A SimOptions Andorra eSIM runs on Andorra Telecom's 4G/5G network, activates automatically when you arrive and comes in sizes from 1 GB for 3 days to 60 GB for 90 days. It is data-only, so you call with WhatsApp, FaceTime or another app. Flying in through Barcelona or Toulouse? Add a Spain or France plan for that part of the trip.
Which is the best eSIM for Andorra?
Short on time? These Andorra plans are data-only, 4G/5G and can be topped up. Pick the size from the days you stay.
SimOptions Andorra eSIMs · data only · 4G/5G · Andorra Telecom network · See all eSIMs for Andorra · All destinations
What to look for in an eSIM for Andorra
- Andorra on the coverage list: Andorra is not in the EU, and many Europe plans don't include it. Our own Europe plans cover Spain and France, but not Andorra. Check the country list before you buy, or pick an Andorra plan.
- Data and days: both are on the plan page. A small plan fits a weekend of shopping in Andorra la Vella. For a ski week with maps, resort apps and video calls, look at a bigger one.
- Speed and network: the Andorra plans support 4G/5G and connect to Andorra Telecom.
- A phone number: our Andorra plans are data-only. If you need an Andorran number, you need a line from Andorra Telecom (see below).
- Setup before you go: you get a QR code by email and install it on Wi-Fi at home. Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked (see how to check eSIM compatibility).
How much data do you need in Andorra?
These are the sizes on our Andorra eSIM page, with what each one suits:
- Andorra 1GB and 3GB: 1 GB or 3 GB for 3 days. A day trip or a weekend of shopping with maps and messages.
- Andorra 5GB and 10GB: 5 GB or 10 GB for 7 days. A ski week or a summer hiking week with maps, messages and photos.
- Andorra 20GB: 20 GB for 15 days. Two weeks in the mountains, with some video.
- Andorra 50GB: 50 GB for 30 days. A month, or if you work from your phone.
- Andorra 60GB: 60 GB for 90 days, for a whole ski season or a long stay.
If you run out of data, top-ups are available. Not sure how much you need? Pick the bigger size, and go a size up if you share your connection with a laptop. Our guide to eSIM data plans shows how to estimate it.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for Andorra?
Not from SimOptions: our Andorra plans go up to 60 GB, and our Europe Unlimited plans don't cover Andorra. Andorra Telecom sells its own visitor eSIM, eSIM Andorra, which includes unlimited plans for 7 or 15 days (Andorra Telecom: eSIM Andorra). For most trips, 10 GB for a week or 20 GB for two weeks is plenty.
Does your EU phone plan work in Andorra?
Not at domestic prices by law. The EU's "roam like at home" rules cover the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Moldova and Ukraine. Andorra is not on that list. Other countries are not covered, although many operators choose to extend their offers to them, and roaming outside the EU/EEA can be expensive (Your Europe: Mobile roaming costs). Check your operator's price for Andorra before you go, even if you live in Spain or France.
Coming from the US, Canada, the UK or Australia? Your carrier sets its own roaming prices for Andorra. A travel eSIM gives you data at a fixed prepaid price, and your home line stays on your phone for texts and security codes.
Andorra Telecom eSIM or travel eSIM?
Andorra Telecom runs the network our Andorra plans use, and it also sells its own lines. Here is what its pages say:
- Prepaid eSIM: you can get a prepaid eSIM without leaving home and without being an Andorra Telecom customer (Andorra Telecom: eSIM). The prepaid rates include data, calls and SMS in Andorra and renew every 30 days while you have credit (Andorra Telecom: Prepaid).
- eSIM Andorra: a visitor eSIM with data plans for 1 to 15 days, bought online (Andorra Telecom: eSIM Andorra).
Choose an Andorra Telecom line if you live in Andorra, stay for a season or need an Andorran number. Choose a SimOptions travel eSIM if you want data the moment you arrive, a plan you can compare and pay for before the trip, and sizes up to 60 GB for 90 days. You can keep your home number active next to it, see how to set up a dual eSIM. To call with a data-only eSIM, read how to make calls with a data eSIM.
Wi-Fi helps too. Visit Andorra says there are free Wi-Fi hotspots in the ski resorts, on the streets of the main towns, in public places and in shopping centres (Visit Andorra: Stay in touch).
Which eSIM for Andorra la Vella, the ski resorts and the trip in from Spain or France?
You don't need a different eSIM for each place in Andorra. An Andorra plan covers the whole country, from the shops of Andorra la Vella to the slopes of Grandvalira, Pal Arinsal and Ordino Arcalís, which together have more than 300 km of ski slopes (Visit Andorra: Ski). Signal still varies in the mountains, whichever eSIM you use, so download offline maps before a hike or a freeride day.
Andorra has no airport of its own. Most visitors arrive by road or bus from Spain or France: buses run from Barcelona, Lleida and Toulouse, the nearest train station is L'Hospitalet-près-l'Andorre in France, and the closest airport is Andorra-La Seu in La Seu d'Urgell, just across the border in Spain (Visit Andorra: How to get here).
That matters for your eSIM. An Andorra plan stops working when you cross into Spain or France, and our Europe plans cover Spain and France but not Andorra. If you spend a few days in Barcelona or Toulouse as well, install two eSIMs before you leave: a Spain, France or Europe plan for that part, and an Andorra plan for Andorra. Then switch your data line at the border. Our guides to the best eSIM for Spain, the best eSIM for France and the best eSIM for Europe help you pick the second one, and our Spain trip guide helps you plan the Spanish part.
How do you get an eSIM for Andorra?
- Check your phone: it must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > About and look for "No SIM restrictions" next to Carrier Lock (Apple: Unlock your iPhone).
- Buy and install on Wi-Fi: you get a QR code by email. Our install guide walks you through it.
- Use it for data when you arrive: the plan activates automatically in Andorra. Turn on data roaming for the eSIM, as the plan details say. On iPhone, choose the line under Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data. Apple notes you might still incur roaming fees on your home line if you keep it on (Apple: Use eSIM while traveling).
No signal after you arrive? Our guide on what to do when your eSIM is not activating helps. New to buying one? Read how to buy an eSIM online. Not sure what an eSIM is? See what is an eSIM.
FAQ
What is the best eSIM for Andorra?
One that covers Andorra, sized to your days there. A SimOptions Andorra eSIM is data-only, 4G/5G and runs on Andorra Telecom's network. If you need an Andorran number, get a line from Andorra Telecom.
Does a Europe eSIM work in Andorra?
Often not. Andorra is outside the EU, and many Europe plans leave it out, including our own Europe plans. Check the country list, or buy an Andorra plan.
Can I get an eSIM for Andorra before I travel?
Yes. Buy it online, install the QR code on Wi-Fi at home, and it activates automatically when you reach Andorra.
Does a travel eSIM for Andorra include calls or a number?
No. SimOptions Andorra plans are data-only. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime or another calling app over data, including to call home.
Can I use my Spanish or French phone plan in Andorra?
Not under the EU's roam like at home rules, which don't cover Andorra. Some operators include Andorra anyway, so check your own plan's roaming prices before you go.
Does an Andorra eSIM work in Spain or France?
No. The Andorra plans only work in Andorra. For the Spanish or French part of your trip, add a Spain, France or Europe plan.
Does my phone need to be unlocked?
Yes. A carrier-locked phone may not accept an eSIM from another provider. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel.
How long is an Andorra eSIM valid before I use it?
The plan details say the eSIM becomes invalid if you don't use it within 1 year.
