Moving to Liechtenstein from United States

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
147 ↑ 14% vs 2015

people born in United States 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 States to Liechtenstein.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

US
6.4
LI
5.1

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

US
$13,473
LI
$9,795

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than United States 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

US
37.8
LI
48.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

US
92.0%
LI
96.0%

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than United States across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

US
3.6%
LI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

US
$73,600
LI
$139,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

US
80.6 yrs
LI
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

US
5.2
LI
4.0

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

Data: Internal Revenue Service, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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 States passport

United States passport holder visiting Liechtenstein

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

Liechtenstein passport holder visiting United States

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

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?

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liechtenstein is 5.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.

How is healthcare in Liechtenstein compared to United States?

Liechtenstein performs significantly better than United States across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Liechtenstein?

The official language in Liechtenstein is German. In United States, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

US LI
Population 337,341,954 39,711
Currency United States Dollar ($) Swiss Franc (CHF)
Languages English German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +423
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911