Liechtenstein · Spouse visas
Liechtenstein Spouse of a citizen
First stay: 5 yrs
Residence permit for family members of Liechtenstein nationals (Art. 2, 41 and 44 PFZG)
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Key facts
Spouse of a citizen is a spouse visas route for Liechtenstein. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- CHF 200 ≈ $240 · +2 more
- First stay
- 5 yrs
Cost, time and long term
Government feesCHF 200 ≈ $240 · +2 more
- CHF 200 (≈ $240)Fee for the first residence permit when issued by the Immigration and Passport Office; CHF 1,000 (≈ $1,200) when the Government issues it (Ausl-GebV Art. 10).
- CHF 30 (≈ $36)Fee for recording biometric data for the residence card.
- CHF 20 (≈ $24)Fee for producing the residence card.
RenewalRenewal rules
Granted for five years.
CitizenshipAfter 10 years of residence
A foreign spouse of a Liechtenstein citizen can be naturalised after 10 years of residence (years after the marriage count double) and 5 years of marriage.
What you'll need
Who can apply1
- Applicant is the spouse or registered partner, a child or other descendant under 21 or supported, or a supported parent of a Liechtenstein national.
What you must show and pay3
- A fee of CHF 200 (≈ $240) · Fee for the first residence permit when issued by the Immigration and Passport Office; CHF 1,000 (≈ $1,200) when the Government issues it (Ausl-GebV Art. 10).
- A fee of CHF 30 (≈ $36) · Fee for recording biometric data for the residence card.
- A fee of CHF 20 (≈ $24) · Fee for producing the residence card.
Documents3
- Official proof of the family relationship, custody or maintenance.
- Copies of the valid travel documents of the family members.
- Proof of statutory health insurance covering all risks in Liechtenstein.
Steps1
- The Migration and Passport Office can ask for the proof of relationship in original.
After you arrive3
- The permit is valid for five years.
- Family members may take up employment.
- After five years of uninterrupted residence a permanent residence permit can be granted.
When you become tax resident
How Liechtenstein decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
5 years at first, renewable
- Tax residence
Domicile is the place where a person stays with the intention of staying permanently; habitual abode is a stay of more than six months that is not merely temporary.
- Foreign-source income
Residents are taxed on worldwide income and wealth through a national tax rising to 8% of income above CHF 211,400 (≈ $253,000) (single), with a municipal surcharge of 150% to 250% of the national tax; employees get a CHF 1,600 (≈ $1,920) flat expense deduction and pay no income tax below a subsistence minimum of CHF 2,100 (≈ $2,520) gross a month (single).
All tax rules for Liechtenstein Tax records checked
Full official text
Five-year residence permit for the spouse, registered partner, children and other family members of a Liechtenstein national under the EEA free movement rules. 1 2
What you must show and pay
- A fee of CHF 200 (≈ $240) · Fee for the first residence permit when issued by the Immigration and Passport Office; CHF 1,000 (≈ $1,200) when the Government issues it (Ausl-GebV Art. 10). 2
- A fee of CHF 30 (≈ $36) · Fee for recording biometric data for the residence card. 2
- A fee of CHF 20 (≈ $24) · Fee for producing the residence card. 2
Requirements
- Applicant is the spouse or registered partner, a child or other descendant under 21 or supported, or a supported parent of a Liechtenstein national. 1
- Official proof of the family relationship, custody or maintenance. 1
- Copies of the valid travel documents of the family members. 1
- Proof of statutory health insurance covering all risks in Liechtenstein. 1
- The Migration and Passport Office can ask for the proof of relationship in original. 1
- The permit is valid for five years. 1
- Family members may take up employment. 1
- After five years of uninterrupted residence a permanent residence permit can be granted. 1
Stay
- Five years.
- Initial permitted stay: 60 months.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Family members of Liechtenstein nationals; any nationality.
Work
Employment is permitted.
Family
Spouse or registered partner, descendants under 21 or supported by the holder, and supported ascendants can join.
Official sources
- Free Movement Act for EEA and Swiss nationals (PFZG), LGBl. 2009 No. 348, version of 1 January 2026 · Legal Service of the Government of Liechtenstein (Lilex) · checked 2026-10-11
- Ordinance on fees under foreigners law (Ausl-GebV), LGBl. 2011 No. 440 · Legal Service of the Government of Liechtenstein (Lilex) · checked 2026-10-11
- Citizenship Act (Buergerrechtsgesetz, BueG), LGBl. 1960 No. 23 · Liechtenstein legal portal (gesetze.li) · checked 2026-10-11
Spouse of a citizen and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse of a citizen | – | 5 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident | – | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a citizen Portugal | – | – | – |
| Spouse of a resident Spain | Needs income of €900+ a month ≈ $1,010 | – | Yes |
| Spouse of a resident Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Spouse of a citizen?
A fee of CHF 200 (≈ $240). Fee for the first residence permit when issued by the Immigration and Passport Office; CHF 1,000 (≈ $1,200) when the Government issues it (Ausl-GebV Art. A fee of CHF 30 (≈ $36). Fee for recording biometric data for the residence card. A fee of CHF 20 (≈ $24). Fee for producing the residence card.
How long can I stay on the Spouse of a citizen?
Five years.
Can I work on the Spouse of a citizen?
Yes. Employment is permitted.
Can I bring my family on the Spouse of a citizen?
Spouse or registered partner, descendants under 21 or supported by the holder, and supported ascendants can join.
How are Spouse of a citizen holders taxed in Liechtenstein?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Spouse of a citizen. The standard rules apply: Residents are taxed on worldwide income and wealth through a national tax rising to 8% of income above CHF 211,400 (≈ $253,000) (single), with a municipal surcharge of 150% to 250% of the national tax; employees get a CHF 1,600 (≈ $1,920) flat expense deduction and pay no income tax below a subsistence minimum of CHF 2,100 (≈ $2,520) gross a month (single).
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Free Movement Act for EEA and Swiss nationals (PFZG), LGBl. 2009 No. 348, version of 1 January 2026 · Legal Service of the Government of Liechtenstein (Lilex) · checked 2026-10-11
- Ordinance on fees under foreigners law (Ausl-GebV), LGBl. 2011 No. 440 · Legal Service of the Government of Liechtenstein (Lilex) · checked 2026-10-11
- Citizenship Act (Buergerrechtsgesetz, BueG), LGBl. 1960 No. 23 · Liechtenstein legal portal (gesetze.li) · checked 2026-10-11
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