Moving to Liechtenstein from Malaysia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Malaysia to Liechtenstein — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Malaysia to Liechtenstein, and you’d need to navigate life in German. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Malaysia to Liechtenstein, based on official data.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Malaysia live in Liechtenstein · UN DESA

Who's moving to Liechtenstein?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malaysia to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MY
0.7
LI
5.1

Malaysia performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MY
$1,441
LI
$9,795

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MY
13.6
LI
50.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MY
98.0%
LI
98.3%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Malaysia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MY
3.8%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MY
$13,125
LI
$220,167

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Malaysia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MY
76.8 yrs
LI
84.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MY
7.0
LI
4.0

Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though Malaysia leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Malaysia passport

Malaysia passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Malaysia

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Malaysia 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 Liechtenstein?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liechtenstein has 50.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Malaysia performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Malaysia.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Malaysia?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Malaysia, the official languages are English and Malay.

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At a Glance

MY LI
Population 35,977,838 41,024
Currency Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages English, Malay German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +60 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 —