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 Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 5:13 am Post subject: VISA TO LIECHTENSTEIN |
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VISA TO LIECHTENSTEIN
Which permits do you need to live in Liechtenstein?
If you come to visit, live or work in Liechtenstein, you might be required to obtain a visa, residence permit and/or work permit.
Whatever you need, be prepared to spend a lot of time assembling your documentation and waiting for responses. Since some permits have to be applied for from your home country, you should start this process well in advance of your move to Liechtenstein.
For many foreigners, Liechtenstein's immigration laws are complex and confusing as they are closely link to Switzerland's. In this section, we give an overview of the most important legal aspects and application procedures to consider. As this is a complex subject, we cannot provide detailed information about every regulation or different personal circumstances. Nevertheless, this guide should help get you started and move in the right direction.
If you’re not familiar with European politics, Liechtenstein is one of the few European states that is not part of the European Union. However, in 2002 a bilateral agreement with the EU has changed considerably the laws on work and residency permits. In reality, this means things are now easier for EU-citizens and more difficult for citizens from other countries.
When coming to Liechtenstein, you will probably need some or all of the following documents and registrations:
1. Visas: EU citizens and some other nationalities don’t need a visa for visits to Liechtenstein. If you do need a visa, you have to apply for it in your home country (visas are never issued in Liechtenstein). This is also the case if you later apply for a residency permit in Liechtenstein.
2. Residence permits: Foreigners living in Liechtenstein receive a residence permit (Aufenthaltsbewilligung/autorisation de séjour), which is issued in a plastic cover printed with ‘foreigners permit’ (Ausländerausweis/livret pour étrangers). There are different types of residence permits according to length of stay, status (i.e. student or work permits) and other rights.EU citizens can look for work in Liechtenstein for up to three months without a residence permit. Non-EU nationals are required to obtain pre-authorisation for a residency permit (Zusicherung der Aufenthaltsbewilligung/assurance d’autorisation de séjour) before coming to Liechtenstein. This documents states that you will receive a residency permit after arrival. You need to apply for pre-authorisation before coming to Liechtenstein and applying for the actual residence permit.
3. Residence registration: Within 8 days of arrival in Liechtenstein and before starting to work, you must register (anmelden/s’inscrire) in the local town hall (Gemeinde/commune) where you’re living. Residency registration is obligatory for both foreigners and locals. If you get a residence permit, the commune will pass on your documents to the cantonal authorities who will process your request and send you your permit.
Preparing your trip
Be prepared to be asked for many of the below. When still at home you should prepare and obtain:
* a passport valid for the entire period to be spent in Liechtenstein
* a healthy supply of passport-size photographs
* For professionals, an employment contract or job offer letter
* For non-EU citizens, your pre-authorisation for a residency permit
* proof of financial resources
* visa (not a tourist visa), if applicable
* originals and certified (!) translations of your birth certificate, secondary school leaving certificate
* marriage certificates and birth certificates of all your family members (if applicable)
* possibly your academic qualifications and your insurance documents. Certifications abroad can be obtained at Liechtenstein diplomatic and consular missions
* possibly confirmation of health insurance cover in your home country
* book of vaccination certificates, if you have one. Check at the nearest Liechtenstein missions whether you need any vaccinations
* possibly an international driving license |
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