Finding reliable and trustworthy banking services is an important part of living and working abroad, and expats will find that, in most countries, a range of options are available. You may well wish to maintain a bank account at home, for paying bills and other activities, but you will probably also need a local bank account, in order to receive salary payments and handle your living expenses.   more ...

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Andorran healthcare system was officially established over 100 years ago, in 1918, in response to the Spanish influenza pandemic. Prior to this system being implemented, individual communes were responsible for contracting medical professionals and enacting laws related to health of their own accord, usually at the behest of a locally gathered Parish council.   more ...

Andorra is a tiny, independent state nestled between France and Spain in the Pyrenees Mountains. It’s well known for its splendid summer hiking trails and its winter ski resorts, as well as its status as a “tax haven”. Andorra is the 11th smallest country in the world in terms of population size, and 16th smallest in terms of geographical land mass. When the census data was last gathered, the population of Andorra was just 76,965, and yet, astonishingly, Andorra manages to draw in an estimated 10.2 million tourists a year.   more ...

Andorra is a small independent principality, situated in the Pyrenees Mountains between France and Spain. Despite being one of the smallest countries in the world, it boasts a fantastic healthcare system, which consistently ranks highly in the top 10 lists from the World Health Organisation (WHO) and in publications such as The Lancet. In fact, in 2017, it was voted as having the best healthcare system in the world, beating the likes of Sweden, Germany, and Iceland to secure the top spot. For a country with a population of just 76,965, that is pretty impressive!   more ...

Andorra is a small country situated in the mountains, wedged between Spain and France. It is the world’s 16th smallest country in terms of landmass and 11th smallest by population. It is undoubtedly a picturesque place, and it is ever popular with summer ramblers and winter skiers. However, its population and birth rate are shrinking. In fact, Andorra’s population has fallen by almost a fifth in just the last decade.   more ...

Andorra is a small independent principality situated between France and Spain in the Pyrenees Mountains. Its population has an average life expectancy of around 82.9 years; typically it’s 80.7 years for men and 85.3 years for women. This means that Andorra has one of the top ten life expectancies in the world. This can be attributed to fresh mountain air with very little pollution, a diet of locally grown produce, and an outdoors culture that emphasises the benefits of walking, playing sports, and doing physical activities.   more ...

Expats living in Andorra sometimes experience poor mental health, and this can be attributed to various factors. For example, they may feel isolated, stressed or frustrated, as they struggle to integrate into a new community and culture.   more ...

Andorra has had a universal healthcare system in place for over 100 years. It was originally implemented to combat the Spanish influenza pandemic, which was, at the time, sweeping across the world. Since then, it has gone from strength to strength, becoming fully integrated. It relies on social security contributions and is regulated by governmental authorities, rather than individual communes, as it was previously.   more ...

If you’re the sort of person who enjoys keeping fit and healthy, you’re not going to have any problems in Andorra! Andorra is a picturesque microstate, found in the mountains sandwiched between France and Spain. It’s a popular ski destination in the winter, but also makes for a great hiking spot during the spring and summer! The people there love to be outdoors and keeping active, so you’ll fit right in. Andorra actually has one of the highest life expectancies in the world, which (as well as to their amazing healthcare system) is largely attributed to the healthy lifestyle it offers.   more ...

Andorra is widely regarded as having one of the best healthcare systems in the world, despite its small size. The microstate, which comprises a population of just 76,965 people and one hospital, certainly packs a punch when it comes to healthcare. Not only is the quality of the Andorran healthcare system considered excellent by global standards, but the social security system (regulated by CASS) means that a large proportion of the medical costs are subsidised as well.   more ...