Moving to Liechtenstein from Panama

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Panama 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 Panama to Liechtenstein, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
6 ↓ 14% vs 2015

people born in Panama 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 Panama and Liechtenstein stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PA
11.3
LI
5.1

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Panama across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PA
$3,318
LI
$9,795

Panama 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

PA
15.5
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PA
68.0%
LI
96.0%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Panama across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PA
6.7%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PA
$35,800
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PA
77.6 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PA
16.4
LI
4.0

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

Data: General Directorate of Revenues, Panama, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Panama 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.

Panama passport

Panama passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Panama

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter Panama 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 Panama and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Panama across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.3 in Panama.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Panama?

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

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Panama, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

PA LI
Population 4,337,768 39,711
Currency Panamanian Balboa (PAB) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Spanish German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +507 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911