Andorra Activates Fuel Vouchers for French Tourists Amid RN-20 Closure

The Andorran government has activated fuel vouchers for French visitors from Occitanie as part of its support package for Pas de la Casa, following the ongoing closure of the RN-20 road since 31 January due to unpredictable natural events and stabilisation works. French authorities estimate the disruption will last about three months, with progress on schedule, Government Spokesperson Guillem Casal has stated.

The vouchers, detailed in a decree published Friday in an extraordinary BOPA edition, took effect Saturday. They target cars and coaches over 30 seats from Occitanie's 13 departments, compensating for longer detours. Tourists receive €30 per car, person, and week; coaches get €200. Users must first validate ID and vehicle registration at Pas de la Casa Tourist Office, then refuel at any Andorran station with a minimum spend matching the voucher value—€30 for cars, €200 for coaches. Stations apply the discount, retain the voucher and a ticket duplicate, and submit weekly invoices to Andorra Turisme for reimbursement from government funds. The scheme lasts until partial or full RN-20 reopening.

Local fuel stations report readiness despite short notice. Workers noted morning briefings with officials provided printed guides from Andorra Turisme and Encamp Comú. They verify voucher authenticity but stress tourists must obtain them post-validation at the tourist office. Some clients arrived confused earlier in the week via messaging groups, assuming direct use without prior checks.

This builds on Wednesday's Council of Ministers approval in Pas de la Casa of further low-cost measures, expanding an initial package with IGI deferrals, flexible CASS contributions, and soft loans. Electricity discounts now apply to businesses showing 25-50% revenue drops (25% off bills) or over 50% (50% off), funded mainly by FEDA and Sercensa; a decree follows next week. Andorran hauliers and tour operators qualify for €200 per trip or round trip via detours through Cerdanya or Puymorens tunnel, covering extra fuel for goods delivery or Pas-linked services.

Microenterprises—up to five workers, limited turnover, no other branches—access 24-month soft loans with government-covered interest and guarantees.

Merchants have requested extending the €30 voucher concept to other local shops, voicing concerns to the Consell Econòmic i Social that fuel aid alone won't offset losses.

Diplomatically, Foreign Affairs Minister Imma Tor meets French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot today, while Territory Minister Raúl Ferré plans a site visit late this month or early March.