Moving to Switzerland from Liechtenstein

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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.

Moved in 2023
96 ↑ 33% vs 2022

people moved from Liechtenstein to Switzerland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Switzerland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Switzerland compared to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
CH
0.5

Switzerland performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LI
$9,795
CH
$10,602

Liechtenstein performs better than Switzerland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LI
48.9
CH
47.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
CH
96.0%

Liechtenstein performs better than Switzerland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
CH
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
CH
$82,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LI
82.6 yrs
CH
83.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
CH
3.6

Switzerland 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 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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Switzerland

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

Switzerland passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
Switzerland 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 Switzerland?

Connectivity is usually fine (Switzerland: 47.1 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 0.5 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.

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At a Glance

LI CH
Population 39,711 8,508,698
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages German French, Italian, Romansh, Swiss German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +423 +41
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112