Moving to Liechtenstein from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Papua New Guinea 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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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PG
9.4
LI
5.1

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PG
$133
LI
$9,795

Papua New Guinea 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

PG
0.2
LI
50.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PG
18.8%
LI
98.3%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PG
2.6%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$3,020
LI
$220,167

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PG
66.3 yrs
LI
84.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
31.3
LI
4.0

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2011–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2010), Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Liechtenstein passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Papua New Guinea.

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?

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG LI
Population 10,762,817 41,024
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000 —