EEA residence permit – gainful activity (quota) (Aufenthaltsbewilligung für EWR-Staatsangehörige zur Erwerbstätigkeit)
EEA residence permit – gainful activity (quota) is a residence route in Liechtenstein (EU / EFTA 自由流動). EEA special regime: small annual quota (~56 permits for employed persons); part allocated via employers, part by public lottery (twice yearly). Need job/business in FL. Most EEA workers commute as cross-border workers. Low confidence on figures. Gov fees ~CHF 500 (family of 3).
EU residence rights and relocation planning →Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 30 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide; progressive up to ~22%; wealth taxed via 4% deemed yield; no tax on capital gains/dividends
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.
| 類別 | EU / EFTA 自由流動 |
|---|---|
| 投資 | — |
| 費用（家庭） | CHF 500 |
| 收入 / 年 | — |
| 資產 | — |
| 最低居住 | — |
| 永居 | 5 |
| 入籍 | 30 |
| 工作 | yes |
| 申請資格 | EU/EEA only (Swiss separate) |
| 稅收 | Worldwide; progressive up to ~22%; wealth taxed via 4% deemed yield; no tax on capital gains/dividends |
| 截至 | 2026-10 |
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