Moving to Spain from Liechtenstein
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Liechtenstein to Spain — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Liechtenstein to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Liechtenstein to Spain, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Liechtenstein and Spain stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Spain performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain 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
Spain 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), Agencia Tributaria, Spain (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority.
Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Spain
Visa Free
Spain 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 Spain?
With 39.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Spain 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 Spain.
Is Spain safe for expats?
Spain performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.
How is healthcare in Spain compared to Liechtenstein?
Spain performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.
