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LiechtensteinVisit & tourismLast checked October 17, 2026

Short stay in Liechtenstein

Schengen rules

Liechtenstein applies the Schengen rules for entry. A foreigner who stays without working for more than three months within six months needs a permit; work needs a permit regardless of length. Foreigners who want to settle and are not visa-required need the assurance of a permit before entering.

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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

Tourists and business visitors staying under three months without working.

Eligibility

  • Entry

    Valid travel document, visa if required, and the Schengen entry conditions applicable to Liechtenstein (AuG art. 7).

  • Permit-free stay

    You need a permit if you stay without working for longer than three months within six months.

    • Rule comes from AuG art. 9
    • Limit is three months within a six-month period
    Official wording

    A stay without work longer than three months within six months requires a permit (AuG art. 9).

  • Work

    Any gainful activity requires a permit, regardless of length (AuG art. 10).

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Document checklistValid passport
  • FeesSchengen visa
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