Moving to Switzerland from Liechtenstein
What to Expect
Considering a move from Liechtenstein to Switzerland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Liechtenstein to Switzerland, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Liechtenstein to Switzerland.
people moved from Liechtenstein to Switzerland · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Switzerland compared to Liechtenstein.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Switzerland performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
Liechtenstein performs better than Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland 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
Switzerland performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Ministry of Finance (2016), Swiss Federal Tax Administration (2016). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liechtenstein and Switzerland. To live, work, or study long-term in Switzerland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Switzerland's immigration authority.
Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Switzerland
Visa Free
Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
Connectivity is usually fine (Switzerland: 47.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Switzerland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Switzerland safe for expats?
Switzerland performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Switzerland is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.
How is healthcare in Switzerland compared to Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein performs better than Switzerland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Switzerland?
The official languages in Switzerland are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.
