Embassy
Embassy of Liechtenstein, Bern
Bern
Case postale, Willadingweg 65, 3000 Bern 15
Liechtenstein visa requirements for Swiss citizens
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Liechtenstein. Show your passport at the border.
Passport
CHE
Switzerland
Going to
LIE
Liechtenstein
No visa needed
Citizens of European Economic Area countries and Switzerland can visit without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Liechtenstein.
Ways into Liechtenstein
Visit visa-free if eligible, or apply for a Schengen visa.
Visa not required For your passportEEA and Swiss entryCitizens of European Economic Area countries and Switzerland can visit without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Carry your passport or accepted national identity card.
- Get residence permission for stays over 90 days.
Documents required
- Passport or accepted national identity card
- Work and living here have separate rules.
Visa not requiredExisting Schengen documentVisit with an accepted Schengen residence permit or long-stay D visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your permit or visa qualifies.
- Carry your passport and original permit or D visa.
Documents required
- Valid accepted passport
- Schengen residence permit or D visa
- Keep both documents valid throughout your visit; the limit is 90 in 180 days.
- Temporary papers for pending first residence or asylum applications do not count.
Other routeLonger tourist stayTourists and people receiving services can ask for a longer residence permit.
- Stay
- 365 days
- Valid for
- 365 days
How to apply
- Ask the Migration and Passport Office about this permit.
- Arrange a separate entry visa if needed.
- Approval is needed; this does not automatically extend your Schengen visit.
Sources (28)Last updated 11 November 2026
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Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Switzerland
- Plugs C JNo adapter
- MoneyCHF FrSame as home
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageGerman
- Emergency117 police144 ambulance
Planning your Liechtenstein trip
- Vaduz CastleThe royal family's historic home overlooks Vaduz. It is closed to the public, but you can view it from nearby.
- Balzers CastleThis castle is a striking Gothic building.
- Alpine mountain sceneryThe country has tall peaks and mountain views, with opportunities for climbing.
- Postal museumLiechtenstein is popular with stamp collectors and has a museum devoted to its postal history.
About Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a landlocked Alpine principality on the Rhine between Switzerland and Austria.
- Capital
- Vaduz
- Money
- Swiss franc (Fr)
- Languages
- German
- Time zone
- UTC+01:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +423
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Questions
Do swiss citizens need a visa for Liechtenstein?
Swiss citizens do not need a visa for Liechtenstein. Show your passport at the border.
Do liechtensteiner citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Liechtensteiner citizens do not need a visa for Switzerland. Show your passport at the border.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Liechtenstein?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Liechtenstein are easier for swiss citizens?
Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg Monaco, and 3 more let swiss citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Liechtenstein?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Liechtenstein?
Swiss franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Liechtenstein?
German.
How strong is the Switzerland passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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