The Immigration and Passport Office conducts two lottery draw procedures each year for residence permits, in which around 28 permits to take up employment and 8 permits to take up residence without gainful employment in Liechtenstein are issued. The application procedure is the same in both cases.
The draw takes place in spring and autumn and consists of a preliminary and a final draw respectively. The next preliminary draw will take place on 10 March 2023. Applications must be submitted to the Immigration and Passport Office by 28 February 2023 at the latest. Those drawn will then have the opportunity to take part in the final draw on 12 May 2022. Registration form
Requirements for participation:
- EEA citizenship (Swiss nationals are not allowed to participate in the draw)
- Timely submission of the completed application form (date of postmark)
- Timely payment of the fee (value date of the payment at the Liechtensteinische Landesbank. CHF 100 preliminary draw, CHF 500 final draw).
- No multiple applications, no misrepresentations
- No existing entry ban or threat to public security, order and public health.
The residence permit resulting from the draw applies only for the person who submitted the application. An application for family reunion can be submitted for the spouse, as well as for common children under the age of 21.
After 30 years of residence in Liechtenstein, it is possible to apply for Liechtenstein citizenship. The Civil Registry Office in Vaduz is responsible for naturalisation as well as for information in this regard.
A decision on complete applications is usually taken within four weeks of receipt.