Living in Liechtenstein

Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Vaduz
Currency
CHF
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Liechtenstein.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Liechtenstein
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Andorra | Visa Free | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Albania | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Argentina | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Austria | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Australia | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bangladesh | Visa Required | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | 90 days |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | 90 days |
Detailed visa guides for Liechtenstein
Monthly costs
Vaduz
Rent (center)
1,800 CHF/mo
Groceries
650 CHF/mo
Transport
70 CHF/mo
Est. Monthly Total
2,740 CHF/mo
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Work permits
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EU/EEA Quota-based Residence
Duration: 5 years initially
EU/EEA citizens; Liechtenstein caps residence permits via annual quota/lottery
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Non-EU Work Permit
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Specialist or management role with Liechtenstein employer, very selective
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Cross-Border Worker (Grenzgänger)
Duration: Tied to employment
Residence in neighboring Austria, Switzerland, or Germany; job in Liechtenstein
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
1% – 8%
Social Security (Employee)
0.088%
National income tax 1-8% (low!), plus municipal surcharge (150-200% of national tax). Effective combined rate typically 3-20%. Social security ~8.8% employee side. EEA member with Swiss currency.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
Nomad health insurance for your stay in Liechtenstein. Monthly subscription, cancel anytime.
Get a SafetyWing quote →Connectivity
Airalo
Liechtenstein eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
Get an Airalo eSIM →Privacy
NordVPN
Stay secure on public WiFi in Liechtenstein and access services from home.
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