Moving to Liechtenstein from Latvia

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What to Expect

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

Living there in 2020
7 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Latvia 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 Latvia 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

LV
3.6
LI
5.1

Latvia 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

LV
$3,034
LI
$9,795

Latvia 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

LV
26.4
LI
48.9

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Latvia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LV
6.5%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LV
$37,800
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LV
75.9 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LV
4.8
LI
4.0

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

Data: State Revenue Service, Latvia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Latvia 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.

Latvia passport

Latvia passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Latvia

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

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Latvia performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.6 in Latvia.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Latvia?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Latvia, the official language is Latvian.

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At a Glance

LV LI
Population 1,842,226 39,711
Currency Euro (€) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Latvian German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +371 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112