Residence permit draw (B)

Half of the residence permits to be issued in the Principality of Liechtenstein are drawn by lot. A total of 28 residence permits for gainfully employed EEA citizens  are drawn annually.

Participation in the 'employed' applicant group is subject to employment in Liechtenstein. Gainful employment abroad is not permitted.

The draw is held twice a year, in spring and fall respectively.

A draw procedure is divided into a preliminary draw and a final draw.

The participation requirements pursuant to Art. 37 and Art. 38 PFZG include:

• EEA nationality (Swiss nationals and nationals of the United Kingdom cannot take part in the draw)
• Timely submission of fully completed application forms
• no multiple applications
• payment of fees in good time

If an applicant is drawn in the preliminary lottery and provides the relevant additional documents, e.g. passport copy, employment contract, etc., upon request, he/she will take part in the final lottery after checking the general requirements and the reasons for exclusion according to Art. 38 PFZG.

Employed persons are admitted to the final draw if they meet the requirements of Art. 20 para. 1 let. a.

Reasons for exclusion from the final draw:

• False declarations;
• Existence of an entry ban;
• Danger to public safety and order as well as public health;

Swiss nationals cannot take part in the draw.

A fee of CHF 100 is payable for participation in the advance draw and a fee of CHF 500 for participation in the final draw.

The form for the next draw will be available on 1. February 2025.