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Liechtenstein visas

Liechtenstein tourist visa

Some visitors can enter without a visa. Others need a Schengen visa for a holiday in Liechtenstein.

Ways to get a Liechtenstein tourist visa

  1. Schengen visitor visa

    Visa needed

    Visitors who need a visa for a short holiday and meet the visa requirements.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area, within the permission on your visa.
    Valid for
    New applicants normally receive validity for their trip. Multiple-entry visas can be valid for up to five years.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    EUR 90 normally; EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12; no fee for children under 6. Other exemptions or increases can apply. An application centre may charge up to EUR 120 extra.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an application accepted for processing with no issues. Appointment shortages and delays can occur.
    1. Choose the embassy or consulate for your main Schengen destination, or your first entry country if there is no main destination.
    2. Apply no earlier than six months before entry, through the mission or its application centre.
    3. Attend in person and have an interview if this is your first application.
    4. Supply fingerprints and a digital photo if required, and pay the fees.

  2. Visa-free short visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

  4. Visit using an existing visa or residence permit

    Other permit

    Holders of a Schengen short-stay visa covering Liechtenstein, or a long-stay visa or residence permit issued by another Schengen state, Gibraltar or Monaco.

    Stay
    Holders of a qualifying long-stay visa or residence permit can visit other Schengen states for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    Your existing visa must cover the travel. Check any territorial restrictions.
    Entries
    As allowed by your existing visa.

  5. Visa-free entry for refugees and stateless people

    No visa needed

    Refugees and stateless people who reside in Ireland or the United Kingdom qualify for Liechtenstein's exemption.

  6. Visa-free entry with a diplomatic or official passport

    No visa needed

    Holders of diplomatic or official passports from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories, except Georgia.

    Stay
    Short stays of up to 90 days.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of EU single market countries have freedom of movement. Citizens of the listed visa-waiver countries and territories can visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Some residence permit holders and other groups also qualify.

How to apply

  1. Apply to the embassy or consulate responsible for your main destination. If there is no main destination, apply through the first Schengen country you will enter.
  2. Submit your application no earlier than six months before your planned entry. An external application centre may handle it.
  3. Attend in person for your first application and a consular interview.
  4. Give fingerprints and a digital photo if required, and pay the applicable fees.

What to bring

  • A travel document accepted for a Schengen visa.
  • Supporting documents for the application; the full checklist is not specified.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required.

Good to know

  • The short-stay allowance covers the Schengen Area as a whole. Visiting another Schengen country does not start a new allowance.
  • Check that your visa covers Liechtenstein. Some visas have territorial restrictions.
  • Liechtenstein's reference amount for living costs is CHF 100 per day, or CHF 30 per day for students, for visitors from outside the EU single market.
  • Children under 12 do not give fingerprints. Fingerprints may not need to be repeated if supplied within the past 59 months.
  • A visa's validity period is different from the time you may stay.
  • Visas issued by Cyprus or Ireland do not give permission to enter the Schengen Area.
  • Some applicants qualify for reduced or waived fees. Fees may rise to EUR 180 for certain nationalities, except for children under 12.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Liechtenstein?

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa. Citizens of EU single market countries have freedom of movement. Citizens of the listed visa-waiver countries and territories can visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Some residence permit holders and other groups also qualify.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Liechtenstein?

There are 6 options: Schengen visitor visa (a visa from an embassy); Visa-free short visit (no visa at all); Freedom of movement (no visa at all); Visit using an existing visa or residence permit (a special permit); Visa-free entry for refugees and stateless people (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a diplomatic or official passport (no visa at all).

Who can go to Liechtenstein without a tourist visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories. Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. Refugees and stateless people who reside in Ireland or the United Kingdom qualify for Liechtenstein's exemption. Holders of diplomatic or official passports from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories, except Georgia.

How long can I stay on a Liechtenstein tourist visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Liechtenstein tourist visa cost?

Standard visa fee: EUR 90. Children aged 6 to 12: EUR 45. Children under 6: no visa fee. Other exemptions or increases can apply. An application centre may charge an extra service fee of up to EUR 120.

How long does a Liechtenstein tourist visa take?

A decision is due within 15 calendar days after an application is lodged, if it is accepted for processing and has no issues. Appointment shortages and delays can occur.

How long is a Liechtenstein tourist visa valid?

Usually the intended trip for new applicants. Visas can be valid for up to five years. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Liechtenstein tourist visa?

A travel document accepted for a Schengen visa.; Supporting documents for the application; the full checklist is not specified.; Fingerprints and a digital photo, if required..

How do I apply for a Liechtenstein tourist visa?

1. 1. Apply to the embassy or consulate responsible for your main destination. If there is no main destination, apply through the first Schengen country you will enter. 2. 2. Submit your application no earlier than six months before your planned entry. An external application centre may handle it. 3. 3. Attend in person for your first application and a consular interview. 4. 4. Give fingerprints and a digital photo if required, and pay the applicable fees.

What rules do I have to follow on a Liechtenstein tourist visa?

The short-stay allowance covers the Schengen Area as a whole. Visiting another Schengen country does not start a new allowance. Check that your visa covers Liechtenstein. Some visas have territorial restrictions. Liechtenstein's reference amount for living costs is CHF 100 per day, or CHF 30 per day for students, for visitors from outside the EU single market.

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