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Liechtenstein visa on arrival

A Schengen visa may be issued at the border in exceptional cases. This is not a routine arrival option.

Ways to get a Liechtenstein visa on arrival

  1. Emergency Schengen visa at the border

    Visa on arrival

    Travellers meeting the normal visa rules who can prove that unforeseeable and urgent circumstances prevented an advance application.

    Stay
    Up to 15 days.
    Valid for
    Up to 15 days.
    Entries
    Single entry.
    1. Request a visa at a Schengen border checkpoint.
    2. Provide evidence of the circumstances that prevented an advance application.
    3. Show that you meet the usual visa requirements.

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa and can prove that unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented them from applying in advance may be considered.

Who doesn't

Travellers who already qualify for visa-free entry or hold valid entry permission do not need this route.

How to apply

  1. Present your request at a Schengen border checkpoint.
  2. Prove that unforeseeable and urgent reasons prevented an advance application.
  3. Meet the normal Schengen visa requirements.

What to bring

  • Evidence explaining why you could not apply in advance.
  • Documents showing that you meet the normal Schengen visa requirements.

Good to know

  • The visa is reserved for exceptional cases.
  • If consultation with other Schengen authorities is required, approval at the border is limited to exceptional humanitarian grounds, national interest or international obligations.
  • An airline may refuse boarding if you do not already have the required travel documents.
  • A separate theoretical border visa route exists for qualifying family members of EU single market citizens.

Questions

Do I need a visa on arrival for Liechtenstein?

Travellers who need a visa and can prove that unforeseeable, urgent reasons prevented them from applying in advance may be considered. Travellers who already qualify for visa-free entry or hold valid entry permission do not need this route.

How long can I stay on a Liechtenstein visa on arrival?

Up to 15 days.

How long is a Liechtenstein visa on arrival valid?

Up to 15 days. Entries: Single entry..

What documents do I need for a Liechtenstein visa on arrival?

Evidence explaining why you could not apply in advance.; Documents showing that you meet the normal Schengen visa requirements..

How do I apply for a Liechtenstein visa on arrival?

1. 1. Present your request at a Schengen border checkpoint. 2. 2. Prove that unforeseeable and urgent reasons prevented an advance application. 3. 3. Meet the normal Schengen visa requirements.

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

The visa is reserved for exceptional cases. If consultation with other Schengen authorities is required, approval at the border is limited to exceptional humanitarian grounds, national interest or international obligations.

Does my passport change whether I need a visa on arrival for Liechtenstein?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Liechtenstein visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a visa on arrival for Liechtenstein be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Liechtenstein visa on arrival rules?

On Liechtenstein's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my visa on arrival once I am in Liechtenstein?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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