Residence in Liechtenstein: permits and requirements
Living legally in Liechtenstein is possible through 5 permit types: work, family, permanent, investment. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Work Residence Permit (Erwerbstätigkeitsbewilligung B)
Residence type #1 of 5
For foreigners with a job offer in Liechtenstein. Subject to strict annual quotas.
Requirements
- Concrete job offer in Liechtenstein
- The employer must show that no Swiss/EEA/local candidate was found
- Within the annual quota (36 B permits for EEA, 8 for third countries)
- Suitable accommodation
Documentation
- Work contract
- Valid passport
- Criminal record certificate
- Application form
- Proof of accommodation
- Photos
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Frequently asked questions about residence in Liechtenstein
How many types of residence permits are there in Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein offers 5 residence permit types, grouped into the categories work, family, permanent, investment. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Liechtenstein last?
Durations vary by permit type: 1 year (renewable); Same as the sponsor's; Less than 12 months, extendable once by up to 6 months (L permit); Indefinite. The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Liechtenstein be renewed?
It depends on the type: 3 of 5 permits are renewable. Each fact sheet on this page indicates whether the permit in question allows renewal.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Liechtenstein?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Valid passport; Certificado de antecedentes penales; Justificante de domicilio. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Liechtenstein lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Facilitated naturalization by long-term residence pathway, which requires 30 years of residence (last 5 continuous). The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Liechtenstein.
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