Moving to Liechtenstein from Maldives

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Maldives 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 Maldives to Liechtenstein, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1 ↓ 50% vs 2015

people born in Maldives 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 Maldives to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
LI
5.1

Maldives 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

MV
$2,288
LI
$9,795

Maldives 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

MV
19.6
LI
50.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

MV
85.2%
LI
98.3%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Maldives across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.5%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$14,615
LI
$220,167

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MV
81.3 yrs
LI
84.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
4.7
LI
4.0

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

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022). How we calculate this

Can you move from Maldives to Liechtenstein?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Maldives passport holders need a visa to enter Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Liechtenstein passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

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?

Maldives performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Maldives?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Maldives, the official language is Maldivian.

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At a Glance

MV LI
Population 529,676 41,024
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Maldivian German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +960 +423
Time zones 1 1