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Liechtenstein is an EEA and Schengen-associated microstate. Short-stay visas are handled for Liechtenstein by Switzerland, while residence and work permits are decided by Liechtenstein’s Migration and Passport Office.
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Liechtenstein is an EEA and Schengen-associated microstate. Short-stay visas are handled for Liechtenstein by Switzerland, while residence and work permits are decided by Liechtenstein’s Migration and Passport Office.
Work & earnings
Minimum wage
No general statutory minimum wage; contracts and sector rules apply
Skilled salary
Often CHF 65,000-120,000+ for skilled roles
Student work
Usually around 20 hours per week where student work is permitted
Settlement outlook
12 published visa routes
Permanent residence or settlement status
Permanent residence (D) or settlement permit (C)
Being verified
Living costs
Housing changes the total more than anything else. Switch cities to see the costs that matter on arrival.
Monthly market estimate
Source-reviewed on 2026-08-25. Cost ranges are monthly market ranges in CHF for one person in Liechtenstein; official housing, healthcare, driving and Sri Lankan mission sources were checked, while city rents and groceries remain market estimates from current public market data.
Visa opportunities
Study & post-study
Tuition
Often EUR 2,000-15,000+ per year for non-EU students · Often EUR 3,000-20,000+ per year for non-EU students
After graduation
Usually 6-24 months where eligible
Main intakes
September/October main intake; February/March secondary intake varies
Work while studying
Usually around 20 hours per week where student work is permitted
Daily life
National public or social-health-insurance system, usually accessed after residence registration.
CHF 6,090 - 11,230
Continental; cold, cloudy winters with frequent snow or rain
Supply is tiny and permits are restrictive; many workers live across the Swiss or Austrian border. Never pay before a viewing or trusted inspection, and insist on the deposit receipt or registered-contract proof used in that country.
Sources & trust
Official requirements and market estimates are labelled separately. Always recheck time-sensitive figures before acting.
Last checked · 2026-08-24
This is information, not legal or immigration advice.
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