Liechtenstein Employment Residence Permit — capped EEA quota, half allocated by lotteryfor 🌍 Jordan citizens travelling to 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein

📋Required Documents8

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  Application filed through the employer to the Migration and Passport Office (APA)
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  Entry into the annual quota — ~56 EEA employment permits/year, half by the spring/autumn lottery draw
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  Health and accident insurance valid in Liechtenstein
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  Passport valid for the permit period + recent ID photo
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  Permit/handling fee in Swiss francs

  Lottery entry itself is free.

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  Proof of accommodation in Liechtenstein
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  Qualification certificates where the role requires them
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  Signed employment contract or binding job offer from a Liechtenstein employer

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Liechtenstein Employment Residence Permit — capped EEA quota, half allocated by lottery, book an appointment at the nearest Liechtenstein embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is CHF 100.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Liechtenstein embassy or official government website before booking travel.

📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)

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  B residence permit tied to the job, renewable

  Settlement (C permit) after the qualifying period.

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  Third-country nationals: employer justification (specialist/manager) that no Liechtenstein/EEA candidate is available

  No lottery for third-country nationals.

🌐Why Jordan passport holders need a visa for Liechtenstein

Jordan citizens require a visa to enter Liechtenstein based on the current immigration requirements set by Liechtenstein's government. Jordan passport holders must apply through the Liechtenstein embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.

🔗More Liechtenstein Visa Options

• Liechtenstein Residence without Gainful Employment — for the financially independent; lottery-allocated →
• Liechtenstein Schengen Visa (Type C) — short stays up to 90 days in the 29-state Schengen Area →
• Liechtenstein Student Permit — University of Liechtenstein; outside the residence lottery →