Moving to France from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to France, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2021
1

people moved from Liechtenstein to France · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to France?

Top countries of origin for France's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
FR
1.6

France performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
FR
$6,868

France performs significantly 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

LI
48.9
FR
49.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
FR
86.0%

Liechtenstein generally does better on infrastructure, though France leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
FR
$55,200

Liechtenstein performs 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
FR
3.1

France performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority.

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting France

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

France passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
France passport holders can enter Liechtenstein 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 France?

Internet is rarely the blocker — France has 49.4 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 France safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in France compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in France?

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

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At a Glance

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