Moving to Iceland from Liechtenstein
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Liechtenstein to Iceland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Liechtenstein to Iceland, and you’d need to navigate life in Icelandic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Liechtenstein to Iceland, based on official data.
Who's moving to Iceland?
Top countries of origin for Iceland's foreign-born residents.
- 21,102
- 3,918
- 3,171
- 2,604
- 2,357
- 2,284
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Liechtenstein to Iceland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Iceland performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
Iceland performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Liechtenstein generally does better on infrastructure, though Iceland leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Liechtenstein performs better than Iceland across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
Iceland 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 Iceland. To live, work, or study long-term in Iceland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iceland's immigration authority.
Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Iceland
Visa Free
Iceland passport holder visiting Liechtenstein
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Iceland?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Iceland has 38.2 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 Iceland safe for expats?
Iceland performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iceland is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.
How is healthcare in Iceland compared to Liechtenstein?
Iceland performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Iceland?
The official language in Iceland is Icelandic. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.
