Medical Certificate in Andorra and Doctor's Note in Andorra: What's the Difference?
In Andorra, work absence is generally documented through a baixa mèdica (medical leave certificate), typically issued by a doctor and processed through CASS, Andorra's Social Security fund. For sport, gym, travel, or general purposes, a separate certificate type usually applies. Exact requirements can vary by employer, so confirm specifics for your situation before relying on any one document. In everyday English this is often just called a doctor's note for Andorra, even where the official local term differs.
Andorra Legal Snapshot
| Local document name | Baixa mèdica: Catalan for "medical leave," the general term for a certificate documenting sickness absence |
|---|---|
| Who can issue it | Generally a licensed doctor; CASS's own rules also recognise a dentist as able to prescribe a baixa mèdica for dental-related leave |
| General timing | Per CASS's published rules, the baixa mèdica generally needs to reach both CASS and the employer within 48 hours of the doctor issuing it, though the informal step of telling your employer you're unwell can vary by workplace |
| Processed through | Typically routed through CASS (Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social), Andorra's Social Security fund, for sickness-benefit purposes |
| Sickness-benefit coordination | Where a CASS sickness-benefit claim applies, the baixa mèdica is generally the supporting document. CASS publishes a general rate structure for common illness (around 53% of the daily wage base for days 1-30, rising to about 66% from day 31), though your exact entitlement depends on your specific contribution and salary history, so confirm it with CASS directly |
| Employer notice practice | Because Andorra's private sector is small, the exact internal notification step (who to tell, and how quickly) commonly varies by employer and by whether a collective agreement applies to your role, rather than following one standardized national form |
| Data protection | Andorra is not an EU member state, so EU GDPR does not apply directly; Andorra maintains its own data protection framework |
Note on how firmly these details are sourced: Andorra publishes less standardized, English-language guidance on sick-leave procedure than larger EU states, and we have not been able to confirm a single authoritative source covering every employer type. Treat the rows above as general orientation rather than a legal reference, and confirm your specific notice period, required documentation, and CASS process directly with your employer or with CASS before relying on them for a specific case.
Andorra's small size means many day-to-day rules around sick leave and employer expectations are handled informally between employee and employer, alongside the formal CASS process for anyone claiming a sickness benefit. Every certificate we issue for Andorra is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases there before it is sent to you.
If a certificate is needed for a purpose other than employment absence, for example, a school, a sports club, or a gym in Andorra, the same doctor-review process applies, just assessed against different criteria appropriate to that request rather than sickness-benefit rules. We do not issue a baixa mèdica for insurance, visa, or travel purposes; those situations are generally covered by the general medical certificate or fit-to-fly certificate instead.
CASS sickness benefit generally applies to employed and self-employed (autònom) contributors registered with the fund, though the qualifying period, the percentage of salary replaced, and how it interacts with any employer-paid continuation of salary can depend on your specific contribution history and employment terms. We would rather point you to CASS directly for that figure than quote a number we can't fully stand behind for every case.
A baixa mèdica issued after a genuine assessment by a doctor registered to assess cases in Andorra is generally treated the same whether that assessment happened online or in person, though because online medical certificates are a newer practice in a small jurisdiction like Andorra, an employer unfamiliar with the format may have follow-up questions, which is one reason every certificate we issue carries the reviewing doctor's details and a reference number an employer can check directly, rather than asking them to simply take our word for it.
Last reviewed July 2026: always confirm current rules before relying on them for a specific case.
All Certificate Types Available in Andorra
Every certificate is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Andorra. Choose the type that matches your situation. If you're not sure which applies, our assessment asks enough questions to route you correctly before you pay anything.
Sick Leave Certificate
For work absence, documented as a baixa mèdica and generally coordinated with CASS where a sickness-benefit claim applies.
From €34.99Sports Fitness Certificate
For clubs, gradings, and competitions requiring medical clearance, including Andorra's skiing, hiking, and other mountain-sports clubs ahead of a season or grading.
From €34.99General Fitness Certificate
For gym membership sign-up where a health declaration is requested, a routine step at gyms across Andorra la Vella, Escaldes-Engordany, and beyond.
From €34.99General Medical Certificate
For insurance, visa, or general documentation needs, including cross-border paperwork common given Andorra's location between Spain and France.
From €34.99How It Works in Andorra
Complete assessment
3-5 minutes. Select your certificate type, confirm Andorra as your country, and answer relevant health questions covering your condition and the dates or purpose you need covered. No payment yet: you're only charged if a certificate is issued.
Doctor reviews your case
Reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Andorra, generally during Central European Time business hours, Monday-Friday. The doctor may ask for more information through the same portal, or in rare cases advise that your situation needs an in-person examination rather than an online certificate.
Receive your PDF
Emailed same day, usually within a few hours on business days, with the reviewing doctor's details and a verification reference that your employer, school, club, or institution can scan to help confirm authenticity.
Who Accepts These Certificates in Andorra
A certificate is only useful if the institution asking for it will actually accept it. Below is who we most commonly hear from in Andorra, along with an honest note on where the country's small size changes what to expect.
Employers
A baixa mèdica supports both an absence record and, where relevant, a CASS sickness-benefit claim. Given Andorra's small private sector, many employers handle this informally rather than through a large corporate HR process.
Schools
Accepted for mitigating circumstances and for medical clearance ahead of school sports, including winter-sports activities that are common in Andorran schools given the mountain setting.
Gyms & sports clubs
Accepted for gym membership sign-up and for clearance at Andorra's skiing, hiking, and mountain-sports clubs. Andorra's sports scene leans heavily toward these outdoor activities rather than large team-sport leagues, given the country's size and terrain.
Airlines
Fit-to-fly certificates are generally used ahead of departure from a nearby airport in Spain or France, since Andorra itself has no significant commercial airport.
Government & insurance
General medical certificates accepted for insurance claims and general documentation, including cross-border paperwork given Andorra's location between Spain and France.
GetMedicalCertificate in Andorra's Parishes
Andorra is a small Pyrenean principality organised into seven parishes rather than large cities. Our service is available across the whole country; these are the parishes we hear from most. Whichever parish you're in, the same doctor-review process and same-day delivery timeline applies: there's no separate process for smaller or more remote parishes, and pricing does not change by location.
Andorra la Vella
The capital and largest parish, home to most requests across every certificate type and to most of Andorra's national institutions, including CASS's main office
Escaldes-Engordany
Andorra's most populous parish after the capital, adjoining Andorra la Vella closely enough that the two function as a single urban area for most day-to-day purposes
Encamp
A parish with a strong outdoor and ski activity base, popular for sports fitness certificates ahead of the winter season
Andorra Pricing: All Certificate Types
| Certificate Type | Our Price | Typical Private Consultation |
|---|---|---|
| Sick Leave Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Sports Fitness Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Fitness Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Fit to Fly Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Return to Work Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Medical Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
Private consultation costs are a general range and vary by clinic and by the reason for the visit.
The gap between our pricing and a typical private consultation in Andorra generally reflects the difference between an online assessment and an in-person clinic visit. You're paying for the doctor's review and the certificate itself, not a waiting room or receptionist time. Given Andorra's small population and limited concentration of private clinics, a same-day online route is often the more practical option for many people needing documentation quickly, regardless of price. This gap tends to be smaller for specialised certificate types, like sports fitness or fit-to-fly, where finding a private clinic willing to issue same-day paperwork can take longer than the assessment itself.
GetMedicalCertificate vs Getting a Certificate in Andorra
We are not aware of a dedicated online sick-note or medical-certificate service operating specifically for Andorra the way several services compete directly in larger markets like the UK or France. For most people in Andorra, the realistic alternative to an online certificate is an in-person visit to a local doctor or clinic, which is why the comparison here is against that option rather than against a named online competitor.
The main practical difference is speed and access: an online assessment can be completed from home or work in a few minutes and reviewed the same day, without booking a clinic appointment or taking time off to attend one in person. It typically costs somewhat less than the €50-60 range quoted for a private in-person consultation in Andorra, though the private consultation may include a broader physical examination that an online review does not attempt to replace. The right choice depends on what your specific situation and the requesting institution actually need.
Our Andorra Medical Team
Every Andorra certificate is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Andorra. We are not aware of a single centralised, English-language public register for doctors in Andorra in the way the UK's GMC provides, so rather than point you to a lookup we can't fully verify works the same way, we're direct about how the review works: a licensed doctor genuinely assesses your case, based on the information you provide and, where useful, follow-up questions, before deciding whether a certificate is appropriate.
A certificate is only issued after that genuine assessment. If a doctor decides a certificate is not clinically appropriate for your situation, for example because your case needs an in-person examination the online format cannot replace, we do not issue one, and you receive a full, automatic refund rather than being charged regardless. We do not operate on a pay-first, certificate-guaranteed basis for Andorra or anywhere else we operate.
Registered practitioners, not a call centre.
Every doctor is independently verified against their national medical council before they see a single patient - including across Andorra.
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Reg. #1028615Andorra Medical Certificate FAQ
A baixa mèdica is the Catalan term for a medical leave certificate in Andorra, generally issued by a doctor to document a period of sickness absence. It is typically processed through CASS for sickness-benefit purposes, though exact requirements can depend on your employer. This is the general term you'll usually see referenced by CASS and by most Andorran employers when discussing absence documentation.
Yes. Our assessment is completed online, and a certificate is issued only after a doctor registered to assess cases in Andorra has genuinely reviewed your case. This generally works the same way whether you're in Andorra la Vella or elsewhere in the country. If a doctor cannot issue a certificate after reviewing your case, you receive a full, automatic refund rather than being charged regardless.
Our Andorra sick leave / general medical certificate costs €34.99, which includes the doctor's review, your PDF certificate with certificate verification, and same-day delivery. This compares to a typically quoted range of €30-60 for a private in-person consultation, though costs vary by clinic. The same price applies whichever parish you're based in, since the service is delivered entirely online.
Andorra is not an EU member state, so EU GDPR does not apply directly, but Andorra maintains its own data protection framework. We apply the same confidentiality safeguards to Andorra-based customers as we do everywhere else, and your medical information is only seen by the doctor assessing your case. If you have a specific concern about how your data is handled, you're welcome to ask before completing your assessment.
We have not confirmed a single, widely publicised self-certification window for Andorra equivalent to, for example, the UK's 7-day rule. Practice appears to vary by employer, so it's worth checking your specific notice requirements directly with your employer or, where a benefit claim is involved, with CASS, rather than assuming a fixed number of days applies.
Your certificate shows the reviewing doctor's details. We're not aware of a single centralised public register for Andorra the way some larger countries provide, so rather than ask you to trust an unlisted claim, we're transparent that a certificate is only issued after a genuine assessment, and it's declined with a full refund if it isn't clinically appropriate.
Most Andorra certificates are delivered the same day, usually within a few hours during business days, once a doctor has reviewed your case. Requests submitted outside business hours are generally reviewed on the next business day.
A baixa mèdica issued after a genuine assessment by a doctor registered to assess cases in Andorra is generally treated the same as one issued in person. Because Andorra's private-sector practice varies by employer, we can't guarantee how any specific employer will respond, but the certificate itself carries the same doctor credentials and certificate verification regardless of how it was obtained.
Our Andorra sick leave / general medical certificate costs €34.99, compared to a typically quoted €30-60 for a private in-person consultation. Every certificate type is the same price, so the saving is the same whichever one you need.
Most requests we see from Andorra fall into one of the categories on this page, but if your situation is unusual, start the assessment anyway and describe it in your own words. The doctor reviewing your case will tell you if a different certificate type would serve you better, or if your situation genuinely needs an in-person examination we can't replace online, in which case you're not charged.
Yes. In everyday English, "medical certificate" and "doctor's note" describe the same kind of document, and we use both terms for Andorra. Whichever term the person or institution asking for one uses, our certificate is reviewed by a doctor and designed to meet that request.
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