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Liechtenstein · National (Liechtenstein)

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Residence Permit B for Gainful Employment

Liechtenstein's residence permit for EEA nationals in gainful employment, capped by one of Europe's most restrictive annual quotas.

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Pathway overview

Liechtenstein's residence permit for EEA nationals in gainful employment, capped by one of Europe's most restrictive annual quotas.

Verified via WebSearch, cross-referenced across multiple independent sources, including the Liechtenstein National Administration's (LLV) own site: you need a job offer from a Liechtenstein employer. Entry is capped by an extremely restrictive annual quota — just 56 residence permits for EEA nationals in gainful employment per year, half (28) awarded directly by the government and half (28) awarded by a twice-yearly lottery. No confirmed minimum salary figure was found for this permit; this checker verifies your own job offer only, not whether this year's quota allocation or lottery draw is still open. Applications must be submitted at least 14 days before your planned employment start date; processing typically takes 6-12 weeks.

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Application process

Submit your application to the Migration and Passport Office (Ausländer- und Passamt) at least 14 days before your planned employment start date

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2026-09-05
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