Moving to Liechtenstein from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from United Arab Emirates to Liechtenstein — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Liechtenstein, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from United Arab Emirates to Liechtenstein, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in United Arab Emirates 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from United Arab Emirates to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
0.5
LI
5.1

United Arab Emirates performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
LI
$9,795

United Arab Emirates performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AE
40.0
LI
48.9
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AE
100.0%
LI
96.0%

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Liechtenstein leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AE
2.7%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
LI
$139,100

Liechtenstein generally does better on employment & economy, though United Arab Emirates leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AE
79.6 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
LI
4.0

Liechtenstein generally does better on family life, though United Arab Emirates leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Liechtenstein without a visa.
Liechtenstein passport

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Free
Liechtenstein passport holders can enter United Arab Emirates 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liechtenstein has 48.9 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?

United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Liechtenstein across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE LI
Population9,915,80339,711
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)Swiss Franc (CHF)
LanguagesArabicGerman
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+971+423
Time zones11
Emergency number999