Moving to Liechtenstein from New Zealand
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Zealand to Liechtenstein — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from New Zealand 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?
Real numbers on people moving from New Zealand to Liechtenstein, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How New Zealand and Liechtenstein stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
New Zealand performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
New Zealand performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
New Zealand generally does better on infrastructure, though Liechtenstein leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Liechtenstein performs significantly better than New Zealand across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in life expectancy.
Data: New Zealand Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Liechtenstein
Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holder visiting New Zealand
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 New Zealand and Liechtenstein.
Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?
New Zealand performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in New Zealand.
How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to New Zealand?
New Zealand performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?
The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
