Moving to Liechtenstein from Japan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Japan to Liechtenstein, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
18 ↑ 38% vs 2015

people born in Japan 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 Japan 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

JP
0.2
LI
5.1

Japan 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

JP
$5,365
LI
$9,795

Japan 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

JP
37.2
LI
48.9

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Japan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

JP
2.6%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

JP
$46,300
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

JP
84.8 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

JP
1.9
LI
4.0

Japan performs better than Liechtenstein across all family life metrics.

Data: National Tax Agency Japan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.

Japan passport

Japan passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Japan

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

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Japan performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Japan?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.

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At a Glance

JP LI
Population 124,214,766 39,711
Currency Japanese Yen (¥) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Japanese German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +81 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110