Moving to Liechtenstein from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Liechtenstein, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
65 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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

GB
1.0
LI
5.1

United Kingdom performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
LI
$9,795

United Kingdom 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

GB
41.4
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GB
97.0%
LI
96.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.1%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
LI
4.0

United Kingdom generally does better on family life, though Liechtenstein leads in life expectancy.

Data: HM Revenue & Customs, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United Kingdom 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 Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

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 United Kingdom and Liechtenstein.

Is Liechtenstein safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs better than Liechtenstein across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom 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 Kingdom, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GB LI
Population 67,791,400 39,711
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages English German
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +423
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999