Family reunification for non-EEA residents
Holders of a residence or settlement permit can bring their spouse or registered partner and unmarried children under 18. Both spouses must be adults, the spouse abroad needs basic German, and the sponsor needs suitable housing and stable income or a Liechtenstein bank guarantee. Reunification must be claimed within three years of the permit or marriage.
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.
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Who it’s for
Spouses, registered partners and minor children of non-EEA holders of Liechtenstein residence or settlement permits.
Eligibility
Sponsor permit
The sponsor holds a valid residence or settlement permit (art. 33(1)(a)).
Adults
Both spouses are adults under Liechtenstein law (art. 33(1)(b)).
German
The spouse living abroad has basic German, waived if the sponsor got a work permit and the family enters together (art. 33(1)(c), (3)).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementHousing
- Document checklistMarriage or birth certificates (originals may be required)
- FeesPermit fees
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Other routes to Liechtenstein
- Visit & tourismShort stay in Liechtenstein
- StudyShort-stay permit for education and training
- Work permitsResidence permit for EEA nationals
- Permanent residenceSettlement permit
- CitizenshipLiechtenstein citizenship
- Work permitsResidence permit with employment for non-EEA/Swiss nationals
Family in other countries
- Sri LankaResidence visa for the foreign spouse and children of a Sri Lankan citizen
- LesothoResidence permit - joining spouse, parents or relative
- LithuaniaTemporary residence permit for family reunification
- LuxembourgAuthorisation to stay for a family member of a third-country national
- LatviaTemporary residence permit for spouses and children of Latvian citizens, non-citizens and permanent residents
- MoroccoResidence Card for Family of Moroccan Citizens and Residents
