Moving to United Kingdom from Liechtenstein

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liechtenstein to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. 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 United Kingdom, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
33 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Liechtenstein live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LI
5.1
GB
1.0

United Kingdom 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
GB
$6,606

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Liechtenstein 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
GB
41.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

LI
96.0%
GB
97.0%

Liechtenstein generally does better on infrastructure, though United Kingdom leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LI
2.4%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LI
$139,100
GB
$54,100

Liechtenstein performs better than United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LI
4.0
GB
3.8

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Liechtenstein passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter United Kingdom.
United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

With 41.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs significantly better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in United Kingdom is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.1 in Liechtenstein.

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Liechtenstein?

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

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Liechtenstein, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

LI GB
Population 39,711 67,791,400
Currency Swiss Franc (CHF) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages German English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +423 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 999