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 (Angajare). 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.
| Categorie | Angajare |
|---|---|
| Investiție | — |
| Taxe (familie) | CHF 600 |
| Venit / an | — |
| Active | — |
| Ședere min. | — |
| RP | 10 |
| Cetățenie | 30 |
| Muncă | yes |
| Eligibil | Non-EEA/CH (highly qualified only) |
| Impozit | Worldwide; progressive up to ~22% |
| La data de | 2026-10 |
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