Moving to Liechtenstein from China

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from China 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 China to Liechtenstein, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
113 ↑ 40% vs 2015

people born in China 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 China and Liechtenstein stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CN
0.5
LI
5.1

China performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CN
$1,487
LI
$9,795

China 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

CN
41.4
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CN
73.0%
LI
96.0%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than China across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CN
4.7%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CN
$22,100
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CN
76.1 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CN
6.8
LI
4.0

Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though China leads in education spending.

Data: State Administration of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between China 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.

China passport

China passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
China passport holders need a visa to enter Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting China

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

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 China and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

China performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in China.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to China?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In China, the official language is Chinese.

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At a Glance

CN LI
Population 1,410,539,758 39,711
Currency Chinese Yuan (CN¥) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Chinese German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +86 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110