Moving to Liechtenstein from Sri Lanka

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka to Liechtenstein, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
8

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LK
3.4
LI
5.1

Sri Lanka 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

LK
$507
LI
$9,795

Sri Lanka 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

LK
10.1
LI
48.9

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LK
6.4%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LK
$13,000
LI
$139,100

Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though Sri Lanka leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LK
77.5 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LK
8.2
LI
4.0

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Sri Lanka across all family life metrics.

Data: Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.

Sri Lanka passport

Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Required
Sri Lanka passport holders need a visa to enter Liechtenstein.
Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Sri Lanka

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Liechtenstein passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka.

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 Sri Lanka and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

Sri Lanka performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.4 in Sri Lanka.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.

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At a Glance

LK LI
Population 23,187,516 39,711
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +94 +423
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119