How to Get a Category A2 Driving Licence in Andorra?

A Category A2 driving license (in Catalan, permis de conduir categoria A2) is Andorra’s mid-power motorcycle license, the middle rung between the entry-level A1 and the fully unrestricted Class A. It lets you ride motorcycles up to 35 kW (48 PS) with a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg. Andorra maintains its own independent licensing system, administered separately from those of neighboring France and Spain. This guide explains what Class A2 means here and how to get it.

In Andorra, driving licenses are governed by the Principality’s own Highway Code and issued through the relevant Government transport department (Servei de Trànsit). Our driving license in Andorra and license eligibility pages are good starting points.

What is a Class A2 license in Andorra?

Class A2 authorizes you to ride motorcycles with a motor output of up to 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW per kilogram of unladen weight, the same harmonized specification used throughout neighboring France and Spain, and reflected in Andorra’s own Highway Code regulations (currently governed by Decree 545/2022).

Where A2 sits in Andorra’s motorcycle system

Andorra’s motorcycle categories mirror the graduated structure used across the EU:

• A1: light motorcycles up to 125 cc, 11 kW and 0.1 kW/kg.
• A2: motorcycles up to 35 kW and 0.2 kW/kg, from age 18.
• A: motorcycles with no power restriction.

Class A automatically includes the entitlement to ride A1- and A2-category vehicles, so the latter is cumulative, but A2 is a genuine, standalone category for many riders.

What can you actually ride with an A2 license?

With Class A2, you can ride any motorcycle, naked, sport, adventure, cruiser, provided it meets the 35 kW / 0.2 kW/kg limits, on all Andorran roads, including the Principality’s mountain passes. If a motorcycle’s standard factory output exceeds 35 kW, it can be supplied power-restricted, but only if the machine’s original, unrestricted output does not exceed 70 kW.

Training and exams

Training runs through licensed driving schools in Andorra, combining classroom theory with practical riding lessons, followed by theory and practical exams administered by the Government’s transport authority.

Medical requirements

A medical certificate confirming fitness to drive is required as part of the application and is typically valid for around three months at the time of testing.

Automatic transmission restriction

Worth knowing: if you take the practical exam on a motorcycle with automatic transmission, your license is restricted to automatic machines under EU-wide code 78. If you want to ride any motorcycle, take the test on a manual.

Does A2 include A1?

Yes. Because Class A2 covers a strictly wider power range than A1, holding A2 also entitles you to ride A1-category vehicles. You don’t need to hold A1 separately once you have A2.

Exchanging a foreign A2 license for an Andorran one

Andorra has agreements that allow license holders from a long list of countries, including all EU member states, EFTA states, and neighboring microstates such as Monaco and San Marino, to exchange their existing motorcycle license for an Andorran equivalent without retesting, provided reciprocity conditions are met. New residents generally have up to a year (extendable in certain cases) from the date of residency approval to complete this exchange.

Getting to full Class A

Full, unrestricted Class A in Andorra generally follows the EU-aligned graduated model, reached either by direct entry at a higher age or through staged access after holding A2 for a set period. Confirm the exact current thresholds with the Servei de Trànsit.

Validity

Andorran driving licenses generally have an administrative validity period aligned with the broader EU framework, after which they must be renewed.

How is your license actually issued?

Once you pass the required exams or complete an eligible exchange from a recognized foreign license, the Government’s transport department issues your card license showing the Class A2 entitlement.

Tips for getting your Class A2 license in Andorra

• If you’re relocating to Andorra with an existing EU or EEA motorcycle license, check whether you qualify for a straightforward exchange rather than retesting.
• Book your medical certificate close to your test date, since it typically has a short validity window.
• Take the test on a manual bike unless you only want to ride automatics.
• Complete any required residency registration with your local Comú before applying.

Reach the middle of the motorcycle ladder.

A Class A2 license opens up a genuinely capable range of mid-size motorcycles in Andorra, well suited to the Principality’s mountain roads. As you progress through the licensing system and, in time, toward professional car, truck, or bus categories, you can register in the driver section, explore vacancies, and see what employers are hiring for on FastDriver.eu, along with our guides on the jobs pages.

Declaration

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. License categories, vehicle definitions, ages, medical standards, training requirements, and fees can change and may vary by case and by authority in Andorra. Always confirm the current rules with the official Andorran government sources before making decisions. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for actions taken based on this information.