Moving to Liechtenstein from France

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What to Expect

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

Living there in 2020
129 ↑ 3% vs 2015

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

FR
1.6
LI
5.1

France 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

FR
$6,868
LI
$9,795

France 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

FR
49.4
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FR
86.0%
LI
96.0%

France generally does better on infrastructure, though Liechtenstein leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FR
7.3%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FR
$55,200
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FR
82.6 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.1
LI
4.0

France performs better than Liechtenstein across all family life metrics.

Data: Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting France

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter France 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 France and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

France performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.6 in France.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to France?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In France, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

FR LI
Population 68,305,148 39,711
Currency Euro (€) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages French German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +33 +423
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112