Liechtenstein citizenship
facilitated and ordinary naturalisation
Long-term residents have a right to naturalisation after 30 years of ordinary residence in Liechtenstein, with years before age 20 counting double and the last five years in the country. Spouses of Liechtenstein citizens qualify after ten years of residence (years of marriage count double) and five years of marriage. An ordinary procedure requires ten years of residence and assurance of admission by a municipality. In all cases applicants must give up their previous citizenship and show German and civics knowledge.
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
Long-term residents of Liechtenstein and spouses or registered partners of Liechtenstein citizens.
Eligibility
Long-term residence routeFacilitated
You need 30 years of ordinary residence, with permanent residence in the last five years.
Residence required
- Ordinary residence
- 30 years
- Permanent residenceat end of period
- last five years
- Years from birth to age 20 count double
- Legal basis: BüG § 5a
Official wording
30 years of ordinary residence, years from birth to age 20 counted double, with permanent residence in the last five years (BüG § 5a).
Marriage routeSpouses / registered partners
You need ten years of residence and at least five years of marriage.
Marriage route requirements
- Residenceyears after marriage count double
- Ten years
- Marriage
- At least five years
- Applies to spouses and registered partners
- Legal basis: BüG § 5
Official wording
Ten years of residence with years after marriage counted double, and at least five years of marriage (BüG § 5).
Ordinary procedureOrdinary
You need at least ten years of ordinary residence and assurance of admission into a municipality.
At least ten years
Residence required
- Legal basis: BüG § 6
Official wording
At least ten years of ordinary residence and assurance of admission into a municipality (BüG § 6).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementRenunciation
- Document checklistOfficial application form
- FeesNaturalisation fee
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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
- FamilyFamily reunification for non-EEA residents
- Work permitsResidence permit with employment for non-EEA/Swiss nationals
