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 (Lavoro). 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.
| Categoria | Lavoro |
|---|---|
| Investimento | — |
| Tasse (famiglia) | CHF 600 |
| Reddito / anno | — |
| Patrimonio | — |
| Soggiorno min. | — |
| Residenza perm. | 10 |
| Cittadinanza | 30 |
| Lavoro | yes |
| Ammessi | Non-EEA/CH (highly qualified only) |
| Imposte | Worldwide; progressive up to ~22% |
| Stato al | 2026-10 |
Solo informazione generale – non è consulenza fiscale, legale, migratoria, d'investimento o finanziaria, né un rapporto con il cliente. Dati semplificati, indicativi e forse non aggiornati. Verificate sempre con l'autorità ufficiale e un professionista abilitato del paese prima di agire. Eventuali link partner sono indicati e possono generarci un compenso.