Moving to Liechtenstein from Switzerland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Switzerland 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 Switzerland to Liechtenstein, and how the trend has changed.
people born in Switzerland live in Liechtenstein · UN DESA
Key Indicator Comparison
How Switzerland and Liechtenstein stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Switzerland performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Switzerland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Switzerland across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Switzerland 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
Switzerland performs better than Liechtenstein across all family life metrics.
Data: Swiss Federal Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland 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.
Switzerland passport holder visiting Liechtenstein
Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holder visiting Switzerland
Visa FreeData: 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 Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?
Switzerland performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Switzerland.
How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to Switzerland?
Liechtenstein performs significantly better than Switzerland across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?
The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.
