Moving to Ireland from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Liechtenstein live in Ireland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Ireland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Liechtenstein and Ireland stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
IE
0.7

Ireland 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
IE
$8,772

Ireland performs significantly 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

LI
50.0
IE
32.3
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LI
98.3%
IE
97.2%

Liechtenstein performs better than Ireland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
IE
4.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$220,167
IE
$131,592

Liechtenstein performs better than Ireland across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LI
84.2 yrs
IE
83.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
IE
3.4

Ireland generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Ministry of Finance (2016), The Office of the Revenue Commissioners (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Ireland passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland?

With 32.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ireland can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Liechtenstein and Ireland.

Is Ireland safe for expats?

Ireland performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ireland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in Ireland compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in Ireland?

The official languages in Ireland are English and Irish. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI IE
Population 41,024 5,484,367
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Euro (€)
Languages German English, Irish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +423 +353
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112