Work permit for third-country nationals (managers/specialists) (Aufenthaltsbewilligung für Drittstaatsangehörige zur Erwerbstätigkeit)
Work permit for third-country nationals (managers/specialists) is a residence route in Liechtenstein (Απασχόληση). Only managers, specialists, qualified staff where no EEA/Swiss candidate; employer applies; counts against small annual quota; local salary conditions. Board members of FL companies usually need no residence. Gov fees ~CHF 600 (family of 3).
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 10 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 30 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide; progressive up to ~22%
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Κατηγορία | Απασχόληση |
|---|---|
| Επένδυση | — |
| Τέλη (οικογένεια) | CHF 600 |
| Εισόδημα / έτος | — |
| Περιουσία | — |
| Ελάχ. διαμονή | — |
| Μόνιμη διαμονή | 10 |
| Ιθαγένεια | 30 |
| Εργασία | yes |
| Δικαιούχοι | Non-EEA/CH (highly qualified only) |
| Φόρος | Worldwide; progressive up to ~22% |
| Στοιχεία | 2026-10 |
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