Andorra Endavant Urges App for Citizens Stranded in Middle East Tensions

The opposition parliamentary group Andorra Endavant has called on the government to strengthen protections for Andorran nationals and residents abroad amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, proposing a dedicated mobile app for real-time consular assistance.

The push follows recent attacks, including US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which prompted partial airspace closures across the region and stranded several Andorrans. Group president Carine Montaner highlighted concerns for citizens "blocked" in conflict zones, reviving a parliamentary question she raised in August 2025 on aid mechanisms for those in high-risk areas. The proposed app would enable instant contact with consular services, security alerts, safety advice, and better coordination for evacuations or repatriations. "Protection of citizens abroad must be a state priority," the group stated, urging updated protocols for faster responses.

Head of Government Xavier Espot confirmed the executive is tracking affected individuals, including two Andorran residents in Israel, four in Dubai, and around 30 nationals or residents in transit in the UAE, Qatar, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi. The Foreign Affairs Ministry's consular service maintains direct contact, advising caution and limited movement. No repatriations are needed yet, though coordination with Spanish consulates continues for potential evacuations. Espot expressed concern for civilians while calling for de-escalation and diplomatic resolutions, without endorsing any regimes involved. Foreign Minister Imma Tor echoed this, urging Andorrans in the area to prioritise safety and use the consular emergency line (+376 324 292).

Reports from those on the ground paint a tense picture. Two Andorran women in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem spent much of the weekend in bomb shelters amid missile alerts. In Dubai, residents like an unnamed Andorrana described feeling protected by anti-missile systems—"like a dome"—despite debris impacts on buildings, while some transit visitors reported empty streets, disrupted stays, and supply issues. Local expat Joan Comella, in security training, noted more Andorrans than official figures suggest and called for a diplomatic presence in the UAE.

The government recommends registering in the travellers' database and following official guidance as the situation evolves.