Moving to Japan from Liechtenstein
What to Expect
Considering a move from Liechtenstein to Japan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Liechtenstein to Japan, and you’d need to navigate life in Japanese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Liechtenstein to Japan.
people moved from Liechtenstein to Japan · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to Japan?
Top countries of origin for Japan's foreign-born residents.
- 775,893
- 456,203
- 335,668
- 275,252
- 204,814
- 58,340
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Japan compared to Liechtenstein.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
Japan 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 performs better than Japan across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Japan 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
Japan 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), National Tax Agency Japan (2016). How we calculate this
Can you move from Liechtenstein to Japan?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein and Japan. To live, work, or study long-term in Japan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Japan's immigration authority.
Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Japan
Visa Free
Japan 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 Japan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Japan: 38.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Japan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Japan safe for expats?
Japan performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Japan is 0.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.
How is healthcare in Japan compared to Liechtenstein?
Japan performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Japan?
The official language in Japan is Japanese. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.
