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Liechtenstein visas

Liechtenstein work visa

EU single market citizens can work without a visa. Liechtenstein also permits visa-waiver nationals to work during their visa-free stay. Other work routes have separate conditions.

Ways to get a Liechtenstein work visa

  2. Work during a visa-free short stay

    No visa needed

    All ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories are listed as permitted to work during a visa-free stay in Liechtenstein.

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

  3. Van Der Elst temporary work route

    Other permit

    Workers from outside the EU single market who are employed within it and temporarily work in another single market country for the same employer, under certain conditions.

    Stay
    Temporary work; no specific length is given.

Who needs it

Workers who do not qualify for freedom of movement or a visa exemption need the appropriate permission. Exact Liechtenstein work visa requirements are not specified.

Who doesn't

EU single market citizens can work without a visa. All visa-waiver nationalities are listed as permitted to work during a visa-free stay in Liechtenstein.

Good to know

  • Stay within the time allowed by your entry permission.
  • Longer stays generally need a long-stay visa or residence permit.
  • The full employment requirements for Liechtenstein are not specified.
  • Liechtenstein has no working holiday visa programme.

Questions

Do I need a work visa for Liechtenstein?

Workers who do not qualify for freedom of movement or a visa exemption need the appropriate permission. Exact Liechtenstein work visa requirements are not specified. EU single market citizens can work without a visa. All visa-waiver nationalities are listed as permitted to work during a visa-free stay in Liechtenstein.

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

There are 3 options: Work under freedom of movement (no visa at all); Work during a visa-free short stay (no visa at all); Van Der Elst temporary work route (a special permit).

Who can go to Liechtenstein without a work visa?

Citizens of European Union countries, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. All ordinary passport holders from the listed visa-waiver countries and territories are listed as permitted to work during a visa-free stay in Liechtenstein.

How long can I stay on a Liechtenstein work visa?

For visa-waiver visitors, up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

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

Stay within the time allowed by your entry permission. Longer stays generally need a long-stay visa or residence permit.

Does my passport change whether I need a work visa 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 work visa 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 work visa 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 work visa 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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