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LiechtensteinWork permitsLast checked October 17, 2026

Residence permit for EEA nationals

quota and lottery

EEA nationals do not have unrestricted free movement to live in Liechtenstein. Under a special arrangement in the EEA Agreement, part of the residence permits for EEA nationals is allocated by public lottery, held separately for working and non-working applicants. Only EEA nationals without a permanent right of residence can take part, and the process has a preliminary and a final draw.

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Life in Liechtenstein

Money

2

Currency

Swiss Franc

CHF

Swiss Franc

Tax

1–8%

Income tax (national)

VAT 8.1% · social security 4.9%

National tax (Landessteuer) from 1% to 8% above CHF 211,400 for single taxpayers, with a CHF 15,855 basic allowance; each municipality adds a surcharge (Gemeindezuschlag) on top of the national tax.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

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Who it’s for

EEA nationals who want to live in Liechtenstein, either to work or without working (including retirees).

Eligibility

  • EEA nationality

    Only EEA nationals without a right of permanent residence in Liechtenstein can take part (PFZV art. 23).

  • Groups

    Working and non-working people take part in separate draws.

    • Working group: employed and self-employed people
    • Non-working group: residence without work, and retirees
    Official wording

    Separate draws for working people (employed and self-employed) and non-working people (residence without work, retirees) (PFZV art. 23(2)).

  • Deadlines and fees

    Applications and fees must be lodged on time; late filing counts as withdrawal and fees are forfeited (PFZV art. 28).

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementTwo-stage draw
  • Document checklistLottery application
  • FeesLottery participation fee

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  • 2 documents
  • 1 fee
  • 4 steps
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