Moving to Liechtenstein from Iran

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iran to Liechtenstein, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
13 ↑ 18% vs 2015

people born in Iran 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 Iran 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

IR
2.4
LI
5.1

Iran 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

IR
$1,064
LI
$9,795

Iran 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

IR
12.3
LI
48.9

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Iran across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IR
9.1%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IR
75.2 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
LI
4.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Liechtenstein passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.

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 Iran and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Iran performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.4 in Iran.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Iran?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR LI
Population 86,758,304 39,711
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Persian (Farsi) German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +98 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115