# 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Liechtenstein from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/liechtenstein 21 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | ETIAS travel authorisation | Travel authorisation · typically eligible | 90 days | €7 | €19 | 4 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | | Airport transit visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | €90 | €39 | 15 days | | Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €90 | €49 | 15 days | - **Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) -- tourism** — Key documents: Completed application form, Passport, Passport photo, Travel medical insurance, Proof of accommodation, Return / onward ticket, Proof of sufficient funds ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | €200 | — | | Liechtenstein Short-Term Residence Permit L for Study | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Liechtenstein Short-Term Residence Permit L for Study** — Key documents: Short-term study permit application, Confirmation of enrolment, Proof of financial means, Health insurance, Valid passport or EEA ID, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Resident students may work up to 35% of full time during semester and 100% during semester breaks. · Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution for the duration of the programme. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Liechtenstein Residence for Self-Employment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | | National long-stay visa (Type D) -- work | Consular visa · Conditional | — | — | €200 | — | | Liechtenstein Residence Permit B for Third-Country Workers | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | | Liechtenstein Residence Permit B (Employment) via EEA Lottery | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | CHF 600 | — | — | | Liechtenstein Residence Permit B (Employment) by Government Allocation | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | | Liechtenstein Cross-Border Commuter Permit G (EEA) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Liechtenstein Cross-Border Commuter Permit G (Third-Country) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Liechtenstein Short-Term Residence Permit L (Employment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | — | - **Liechtenstein Residence for Self-Employment** — Key documents: Residence permit application, Business plan and economic evidence, Trade/business licence, Proof of EEA citizenship or valid passport, Proof of financial means, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Authorises the declared self-employed activity once licences are obtained. · Study: Lawful residents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and children may join once the permit holder resides in Liechtenstein. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li - **Liechtenstein Residence Permit B for Third-Country Workers** — Key documents: Residence permit application, Employment contract, Labour-market priority evidence, Proof of qualifications, Valid passport, National (D) visa, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Permits employment with the sponsoring employer in a manager/specialist/qualified role. · Study: Lawful residents may study alongside employment. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Family reunification possible subject to housing, means and integration conditions; not automatic for third-country nationals. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: iamhere.bakermckenzie.com - **Liechtenstein Residence Permit B (Employment) via EEA Lottery** — Key documents: Lottery participation form, Proof of EEA citizenship, Employment contract, Participation fee payment, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Permits gainful employment with a Liechtenstein employer; the underlying contract must exceed one year or be unlimited. · Study: Lawful residents may study alongside employment. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and children (and parents who are financially supported) may join at any time once the permit holder resides in Liechtenstein. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li - **Liechtenstein Residence Permit B (Employment) by Government Allocation** — Key documents: Residence permit application, Employment contract, Proof of EEA citizenship, Proof of qualifications, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Permits employment with the sponsoring Liechtenstein employer under a contract over one year or unlimited. · Study: Lawful residents may study alongside employment. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and children (and supported parents) may join at any time. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li - **Liechtenstein Cross-Border Commuter Permit G (EEA)** — Key documents: Cross-border commuter registration, Employment contract, Proof of EEA citizenship, Proof of foreign residence · Rights: Work: Authorises employment in Liechtenstein while residing abroad; the holder must return to the foreign residence regularly. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li - **Liechtenstein Cross-Border Commuter Permit G (Third-Country)** — Key documents: Cross-border commuter application, Employment contract, Proof of border-zone residence, Valid passport, Labour-market priority evidence · Rights: Work: Authorises employment in Liechtenstein while residing in the neighbouring border zone; daily return required. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li - **Liechtenstein Short-Term Residence Permit L (Employment)** — Key documents: Short-term permit application, Fixed-term employment contract, Valid passport or EEA ID, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Employment limited to the specified employer, role and fixed term. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: iamhere.bakermckenzie.com ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Liechtenstein Residence Permit B (Without Employment) via EEA Lottery | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | CHF 600 | — | — | | Liechtenstein Residence via Approved Business / Special Economic Interest | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | - **Liechtenstein Residence Permit B (Without Employment) via EEA Lottery** — Key documents: Lottery participation form, Proof of EEA citizenship, Proof of independent financial means, Health insurance, Participation fee payment, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Study: Lawful residents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and children (and supported parents) may join at any time. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li - **Liechtenstein Residence via Approved Business / Special Economic Interest** — Key documents: Residence permit application, Company documentation, Evidence of economic interest, Proof of qualifications, Proof of financial means, Valid passport or EEA ID, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Authorises the declared role in the company; passive capital placement alone does not confer residence. · Study: Lawful residents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and children may join once the permit holder resides in Liechtenstein. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: en.liechtenstein-business.li ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Liechtenstein Residence Permit B (Without Employment) by Government Allocation | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | - **Liechtenstein Residence Permit B (Without Employment) by Government Allocation** — Key documents: Residence permit application, Proof of EEA citizenship, Proof of independent financial means, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Study: Lawful residents may study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Spouse and children (and supported parents) may join at any time. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Liechtenstein Family Reunification | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 90 days | | Liechtenstein Facilitated Naturalisation by Marriage | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Liechtenstein Naturalisation by Long Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Liechtenstein Family Reunification** — Key documents: Family reunification application, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's residence title, Proof of accommodation, Proof of financial means, Valid passport or EEA ID, Health insurance, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Family members of EEA/Swiss residents generally enjoy labour-market access; access for third-country family members may be conditioned. · Study: Family members may attend education in Liechtenstein. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Covers the spouse, children and, where financially supported by the resident, parents. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li - **Liechtenstein Facilitated Naturalisation by Marriage** — Key documents: Naturalisation application, Marriage certificate, Proof of residence, German language certificate, Integration evidence, Criminal record extract, Renunciation of prior citizenship · Rights: Work: Citizens have unrestricted work rights. · Study: Full access to education as a citizen. · Residency: Citizenship endpoint reached after at least 5 years of marriage and residence. · Family: Based on marriage to a citizen; minor children may be included. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li - **Liechtenstein Naturalisation by Long Residence** — Key documents: Naturalisation application, Proof of qualifying residence, German language certificate, Civic/integration knowledge, Proof of sufficient income, Criminal record extract, Renunciation of prior citizenship · Rights: Work: Citizens have unrestricted work rights. · Study: Full access to education as a citizen. · Residency: This is the citizenship endpoint; it follows long settled residence. · Family: Spouse may use the shorter marriage route; minor children may be included with the parent's naturalisation. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: llv.li ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Liechtenstein Settlement Permit C | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Liechtenstein Settlement Permit C** — Key documents: Settlement permit application, Proof of qualifying residence, Proof of integration, Criminal record extract, Valid passport or EEA ID, Proof of accommodation, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Broad labour-market access without a separate work permit. · Study: Education on settled-resident terms. · Residency: This is permanent residence; it underpins the long residence periods required for naturalisation. · Family: Settled residents may sponsor family reunification. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: en.liechtenstein-business.li --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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