Working in Liechtenstein

Working in Liechtenstein and workers visa in Liechtenstein

Foreigners in order to work in Liechtenstein must get a work visa in this country which is called a work permit. Working in Liechtenstein requires a job offer from an employer in this country. The Liechtenstein work visa is categorized into three parts:

• Liechtenstein worker visa for Citizens of Switzerland

No need of registration and it’s optional to get it

• Liechtenstein worker visa for European citizens except citizens of Switzerland

Registration is required and in some cases it’s required to get a work permit in Liechtenstein under the name of border crossing permit.

• Liechtenstein worker visa for non-European citizens

Registration is required and it is required to get a work permit in Liechtenstein under the name of a 1-year border crossing permit.

When you See the types of work permits for foreigners who want to apply for a job in Liechtenstein you might ask yourselves why a work permit in Liechtenstein is called a border crossing permit (a border crossing card). According to the laws of Liechtenstein Passport and Immigration Office, jobseekers in this country, especially if they are from non-European countries, must leave Liechtenstein on a daily basis after their working hours is finished and return to the country on the next working day with a  border crossing permit and start working. More than 52% foreign workers in Liechtenstein use this method to work in this country. It should be mentioned that this article was written by Malekpour Law Firm, partner of MIE Austria, and copying it without mentioning the source is against the law. It is very difficult for non-Europeans to get a work permit in Liechtenstein. Once you get a job in this country, you have two options: living in Liechtenstein or becoming a border worker.

If you want to live in Liechtenstein, you will also need a special residence permit. Getting residence permits is difficult even for citizens of EU and Switzerland. Therefore, the best option is to become a border worker, after getting the border crossing permit(card), the applicant must leave Liechtenstein every day and return to work the next day. Or by having simpler jobs such as being a waiter in a restaurant, bar and other jobs like these, they can stay weekly in special dormitories for workers in this country and at the end of each week go to the Immigration and Passport Office of Liechtenstein and sign their special presence form. As you can see, working in Liechtenstein is not a good option and you can think of better options with more facilities and social services such as Germany and Austria.

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Topics reviewed in this article:

• Working in Liechtenstein and reviewing the companion visa
• Working in Liechtenstein and how to find a job in this country
• Working in Liechtenstein and employment agencies in Liechtenstein

Working in Liechtenstein and reviewing the companion visa

One of the most important things about working in Liechtenstein is that it is possible to get a companion visa. Due to the many restrictions mentioned for people who have work permits in Liechtenstein, this permit will only be issued to the families of people who reside in this country. Therefore, we will explain the terms of family companionship for people who are residents of Liechtenstein in the next section.

Companion visas for residents of Liechtenstein will be issued to spouse and children under 18 years of age. This application must be submitted within the first 3 years of the applicant’s residence in this country or it will not be accepted.

Working in Liechtenstein and the required documents for a worker visa

In order to get a worker visa in Liechtenstein, it is necessary to provide documents and to have the qualification. All people who intend to stay in this country for more than 3 months for any reason, must apply for a permit. It should be mentioned that all legal matters in Liechtenstein are handled by the Embassy of Switzerland in the country of origin, and in the other words Switzerland protects/guards the interests of Liechtenstein. It should be noted that providing the accurate and complete documents will increase the applicant’s chances of getting a Liechtenstein worker visa. The documents for getting a Liechtenstein work visa are:

• Completed visa application form
• A valid passport (have a passport validity of at least 3 months)
• Passport photo
• Job offer letter
• Round trip ticket to Liechtenstein

Working in Liechtenstein and the amount of salary/wage in Liechtenstein

Surely, the main concern of people about working in Liechtenstein is the amount of salary they get in this country, because it can be used to find out whether that amount can cover the living expenses in this country or not. According to a recent study, the average gross income in Liechtenstein is 87,922 Swiss francs in a year.

The average net income in this country is 69,690 Swiss francs per year. The highest income in Liechtenstein was 100,000 Swiss francs per year, averaging 5,407 Swiss francs per month. The salary of 75% of employees in Liechtenstein is more than 2,759 Swiss francs per month. The highest employment rate in this country is for Master’s graduates.

Working in Liechtenstein and the required jobs in 2020

One of the other important things about working in Liechtenstein is to know the jobs that the country needs. Required jobs in Liechtenstein are announced annually by the Labor Office. The table below lists the required jobs in Liechtenstein along with their salaries.

Working in Liechtenstein and how to find a job in this country

Working in Liechtenstein requires a job offer from an employer from Liechtenstein. Before getting a Liechtenstein worker visa, you must contact an employer in this country. Due to the fact that Liechtenstein does not have a job seeker visa, finding a job and employment in this country must be done outside of this country. There are three ways to find a job in Liechtenstein: applying through employment agencies, traveling to Liechtenstein and looking for a job in person, using locals to find local job opportunities in Liechtenstein, the best and most reliable way is to use of international employment agencies. In the next section, we will introduce the reputable employment agencies in Liechtenstein.

Working in Liechtenstein and employment agencies in Liechtenstein

As we mentioned, the best way to find a job in Liechtenstein is to use international employment agencies in this country. Employment agencies are divided into two types of international employment agencies (go to them in person) and virtual international employment agencies, we will introduce the second type in this section.

• AMSFL.LI
• Jobber.li
• Welcome.li