Liechtenstein
All Visa Pathways(15 visas)
LiechtensteinAsylum / Refugee Status (Asyl / Flüchtlingsstatus)
Full refugee recognition under the 1951 Refugee Convention granting a residence permit, work rights, and access to integration services in Liechtenstein.
LiechtensteinETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System)
ETIAS is a pre-travel authorization for visa-exempt nationals. It is not a visa.
LiechtensteinF permit — Provisional Admission F (Vorläufige Aufnahme F)
Humanitarian protection status for persons whose asylum claim was rejected but who cannot safely return to their home country, renewable annually with limited rights.
LiechtensteinFamily Reunification Permit (Familiennachzug)
Residence permit for spouses, children under 18 (under 21 for EEA), and dependent parents of permit holders, with validity matching the primary applicant's permit duration.
LiechtensteinLife Partner Residence Permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung für Lebenspartner)
Residence permit for registered life partners of Liechtenstein nationals or foreign nationals with a valid residence, permanent residence, or settlement permit.
LiechtensteinNational-D — National Visa (Type D)
This is a long-stay visa for stays exceeding 90 days (e.g., study, long-term work).
LiechtensteinPermit C — Settlement Permit C (Niederlassungsbewilligung C)
Indefinite permanent residence permit granted after 5 to 10 years of continuous lawful residence, not tied to a specific employer and allowing unrestricted employment.
LiechtensteinPermit G — Cross-Border Commuter Permit G (Grenzgängerbewilligung G)
Annual renewable permit for individuals residing in a neighboring country who commute daily to work in Liechtenstein, subject to employer sponsorship and labor market testing.
LiechtensteinResidence Permit B - Employment (Aufenthaltsbewilligung B - Erwerbstätigkeit)
Annual renewable residence permit for long-term employment in Liechtenstein, allocated through a government quota system with half assigned by lottery for EEA nationals.
LiechtensteinResidence Permit B - Without Employment (Aufenthaltsbewilligung B - ohne Erwerbstätigkeit)
Residence permit for financially independent persons with substantial resources (CHF 100,000+ annual income), allocated under a separate small annual quota with no right to work.
LiechtensteinSchengen-C — Schengen Visa (Type C)
This is a short-stay visa for tourism, business, or transit.
LiechtensteinShort-Term Residence Permit L - Employment (Kurzaufenthaltsbewilligung L - Erwerbstätigkeit)
Temporary work permit for up to 12 months for managers, specialists, and qualified employees with a confirmed employment offer in Liechtenstein.
LiechtensteinShort-Term Residence Permit L - Study/Training (Kurzaufenthaltsbewilligung L - Ausbildung)
Residence permit for students enrolled at the University of Liechtenstein or approved training programs, valid for the duration of studies with no employment rights.
LiechtensteinStatus S — Temporary Protection Status S (Schutzstatus S)
Collective temporary protection for displaced persons from conflict zones, granting residence rights without individual asylum proceedings.
LiechtensteinSubstitute Employment Residence Permit B (Ersatzarbeitskräfte Aufenthaltsbewilligung B)
Residence permit issued to replace a departing foreign worker at the same employer, exempt from the annual quota lottery system.