Moving to Liechtenstein from Moldova

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Moldova to Liechtenstein, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
7 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Moldova 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

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MD
2.3
LI
5.1

Moldova 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

MD
$1,181
LI
$9,795

Moldova performs 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

MD
24.4
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2022

share of households with internet

MD
76.3%
LI
96.0%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Moldova across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MD
1.6%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MD
$15,700
LI
$139,100

Moldova generally does better on employment & economy, though Liechtenstein leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MD
72.4 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MD
11.6
LI
4.0

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

Data: State tax Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Moldova 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.

Moldova passport

Moldova passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Moldova

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Moldova 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?

With 48.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Liechtenstein can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Moldova and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Moldova performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Moldova.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Moldova?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Moldova, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

MD LI
Population 3,287,326 39,711
Currency Moldovan Leu (MDL) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Romanian German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +373 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112