Liechtenstein · Student
Liechtenstein Student permit
Short-stay permit for education and training (Art. 19 AuG)
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Key facts
Student permit is a student route for Liechtenstein. You can't take local work. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- CHF 80 ≈ $96
Cost, time and long term
Government feesCHF 80 ≈ $96
- CHF 80 (≈ $96)Fee for a new short-stay permit (Ausl-GebV Art. 10).
Permanent residenceTime here doesn't count
Only years on a residence permit count toward a settlement permit, not short-stay permits.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route doesn't count toward permanent residence
- Needs a place at a school or university in Liechtenstein
- Work isn't allowed on this route
- Not open to EU, EEA or Swiss passports
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- The head of a recognised school confirms that the education can start or continue and the expected length is known.
- The applicant has the language skills required for the teaching, confirmed in writing by the school.
- The applicant has no criminal conviction for a felony or misdemeanour and is expected to leave again.
What you must show1
- Sufficient funds for living costs and study, shown by a bank guarantee from Liechtenstein or a declaration and income proof from a solvent resident.
Documents3
- Proof of statutory health insurance covering all risks in Liechtenstein.
- Suitable accommodation that meets building, fire and health rules.
- Valid passport, birth certificate and passport photograph.
Steps1
- Obtain an assurance of the permit or a visa authorisation before entering.
After you arrive1
- The permit does not allow gainful employment.
When you become tax resident
How Liechtenstein decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- 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
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Proof of statutory health insurance covering all risks in Liechtenstein
- Accommodation
Suitable accommodation that meets building, fire and health rules
- Police certificate and civil documents
Valid passport, birth certificate and passport photograph
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Short-stay permit for study or training at a recognised institution in Liechtenstein; it does not allow work. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of CHF 80 (≈ $96) · Fee for a new short-stay permit (Ausl-GebV Art. 10). 3
Requirements
- The head of a recognised school confirms that the education can start or continue and the expected length is known. 1 2
- The applicant has the language skills required for the teaching, confirmed in writing by the school. 1 2
- The applicant has no criminal conviction for a felony or misdemeanour and is expected to leave again. 1 2
- Sufficient funds for living costs and study, shown by a bank guarantee from Liechtenstein or a declaration and income proof from a solvent resident. 1 2
- Proof of statutory health insurance covering all risks in Liechtenstein. 1
- Suitable accommodation that meets building, fire and health rules. 2
- Valid passport, birth certificate and passport photograph. 2
- Obtain an assurance of the permit or a visa authorisation before entering. 1
- The permit does not allow gainful employment. 2
Stay
- Short-stay permit for the expected length of the education.
Nationality
Applies to nationals of states other than EEA member states and Switzerland. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Work
Not permitted to work.
Official sources
- Foreigners Act (Ausländergesetz, AuG), LGBl. 2008 No. 311, version of 12 June 2026 · Legal Service of the Government of Liechtenstein (Lilex) · checked 2026-10-11
- Ordinance on admission and residence of foreigners (ZAV), LGBl. 2008 No. 350 · 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
Student permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit | – | – | No |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permit?
A fee of CHF 80 (≈ $96). Fee for a new short-stay permit (Ausl-GebV Art.
How long can I stay on the Student permit?
Short-stay permit for the expected length of the education.
Can I work on the Student permit?
No. Not permitted to work.
Who can apply for the Student permit?
Applies to nationals of states other than EEA member states and Switzerland. Not open to: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Cyprus, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia.
Does the Student permit lead to permanent residence in Liechtenstein?
Time on the Student permit doesn't count toward permanent residence in Liechtenstein.
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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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- Foreigners Act (Ausländergesetz, AuG), LGBl. 2008 No. 311, version of 12 June 2026 · Legal Service of the Government of Liechtenstein (Lilex) · checked 2026-10-11
- Ordinance on admission and residence of foreigners (ZAV), LGBl. 2008 No. 350 · 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
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