Consular matters

Passport and Identity Card

Applications for Liechtenstein passports and identity cards can be made at the Migration and Passports Office in Vaduz and at Swiss representations abroad. The competent authority for Austria and the Czech Republic, is the Regional Consular Centre of Switzerland in Vienna (http://www.eda.admin.ch/rkcwien).

For further information, please contact the Migration and Passports Office (APA), Städtle 38, FL-9490 Vaduz, tel. +423 236 61 41 or see the following links:

Application abroad - FL passport with residence / identity card outside Liechtenstein

Application for FL passport with residence / identity card outside Liechtenstein

Visas

Requirements for entering Liechtenstein

Switzerland and Liechtenstein generally share the same entry requirements. The provisions concerning persons requiring visas are largely identical (see also Ordinance on the Procedure of Entry and Visa). These provisions are subject to alterations based on bilateral or multilateral agreements.

Visa requirements for entering Liechtenstein

Individuals requiring a visa can submit a visa application to the Swiss representation in their country of residence. The decision on the application lies partly with the Swiss authorities and partly with the Migration and Passports Office. To determine whether a visa is required, please visit www.sem.admin.ch or check theLiechtenstein Law Gazette LGBl. 2008 Nr. 315.

Entering other countries

If you are interested in the entry requirements for other countries, please consult a travel agency or the embassy of the country you plan to enter.

Staying in Liechtenstein

The Website of the Migration and Passports Office describes the various options for living and working in Liechtenstein. The Migration and Passports Office also issues the relevant permits.

Registration of Liechtenstein citizens abroad

Liechtenstein citizens residing abroad for more than 12 months should register with the competent local diplomatic or consular representation to ensure that they receive consular protection in emergency situations. In countries where Liechtenstein has no representation of its own, Switzerland takes over the representation of Liechtenstein's interests on the basis of an agreement of 1919. If Switzerland is not represented in a country, the respective Austrian representation takes over the consular support of Liechtenstein citizens. Liechtenstein citizens should appear in person at the competent representation and identify themselves by means of a passport. If a personal visit is not possible, the required forms and documents can be ordered from the competent representation by telephone or obtained from its website. In emergency situations, such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks, registration helps the local official bodies to establish contact quickly, search for missing persons or provide rapid assistance.

Registration form for Liechtenstein nationals abroad