Moving to Liechtenstein from Canada

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Canada to Liechtenstein — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Canada to Liechtenstein, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
16 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Canada live in Liechtenstein · UN DESA

Who's moving to Liechtenstein?

Top countries of origin for Liechtenstein's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Canada and Liechtenstein stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CA
2.3
LI
5.1

Canada performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CA
$7,646
LI
$9,795

Canada performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CA
42.6
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CA
93.0%
LI
96.0%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Canada across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CA
5.4%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CA
$55,800
LI
$139,100

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Canada across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CA
83.8 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CA
4.4
LI
4.0

Canada generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in infant mortality.

Data: Canada Revenue Agency, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada and Liechtenstein. To live, work, or study long-term in Liechtenstein, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Liechtenstein's immigration authority.

Canada passport

Canada passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Canada passport holders can enter Liechtenstein without a visa.
Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Canada

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Liechtenstein passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Canada.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Liechtenstein?

With 48.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Liechtenstein can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Canada and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Canada performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Canada.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Canada?

Canada performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CA LI
Population 38,232,593 39,711
Currency Canadian Dollar (CA$) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages English, French German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +423
Time zones 6 1
Emergency number 911