Moving to Liechtenstein from Iraq

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Iraq to Liechtenstein — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Iraq to Liechtenstein, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
10 ↑ 100% vs 2015

people born in Iraq 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iraq to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IQ
9.4
LI
5.1

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IQ
$843
LI
$9,795

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IQ
17.6
LI
50.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

IQ
81.5%
LI
98.3%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Iraq across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

IQ
15.5%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

IQ
$5,410
LI
$220,167

Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though Iraq leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

IQ
72.4 yrs
LI
84.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IQ
20.1
LI
4.0

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Ministry of Finance (2016), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013). How we calculate this

Can you move from Iraq to Liechtenstein?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.

Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Iraq

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liechtenstein has 50.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Iraq.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Iraq?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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At a Glance

IQ LI
Population 47,020,774 41,024
Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +964 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 104 —