Work visa
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09 Jul 2019
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Work Visa from Nigeria to Liechtenstein
- Liechtenstein has low unemployment burden.
- Every day more than half of the workforce commutes to Liechtenstein from abroad. Dream jobs in industry, financial services and manufacturing attract talented workers to the Principality.
- Companies in Liechtenstein offer these workers an interesting jobs with strong perspectives for the future.
- After finding a job in Liechtenstein, the next question is how to apply for any permits that may be required.
- There are different provisions depending on the nationality of the person. Nevertheless, bureaucracy is kept to a minimum for both employees and employers.
- Workers living in Liechtenstein generally do not need any kind of permit, regardless of their nationality.
- A permit is, however, required for apprenticeship positions. These positions may only be offered by employers with a training permit.
- Workers living outside Liechtenstein, known as "cross-border commuters", are subject to a range of different provisions in order to receive a permit.
- Citizens of other countries require a cross-border commuter permit before starting work in Liechtenstein.
- This permit is issued for one year and is only approved by the Migration and Passport Office if certain conditions are met.
- One of these conditions is that it was impossible to find a worker not requiring a cross-border commuter permit.
- The application must be submitted to the Migration and Passport Office at least 14 days before the first day at work.
- Applicants can only start working in Liechtenstein once they have been granted a cross-border commuter permit.
- Citizens of other countries working in Liechtenstein will be taxed also in Liechtenstein.
- The best chance to get a job in Liechtenstein is to find a company that is willing to employ you.
- Once the company offers you a job, they will help you through the procedures.
- There are different levels of procedures, and the things are the easiest for Swiss citizens. Work permits for third countries nationals are quite difficult.
- Once you get your work situation arranged, you will have two options: live in Liechtenstein or become a cross border worker.
- If you will live in Liechtenstein you will also require a residence permit.
- Residence permits have a strict quota, even for EEA citizens, therefore I strongly recommend becoming a cross border worker.
