Liechtenstein visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ghanaians visiting Liechtenstein

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Liechtensteiner Visa.

  • Fully completed and signed visa application form
  • Two recently taken photos. Both photos must be taken within the last three months and must follow all visa photo requirements.
  • A valid passport which is not older than 10 years. It should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Liechtenstein.
  • A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Liechtenstein.
  • A travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
  • Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Liechtenstein.
  • Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:
      • Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
      • Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to Liechtenstein. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
  • Proof of paid visa fee.  €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.

Liechtenstein Visa for Ghanaians

Facts about Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is a mountainous country located between Austria and Switzerland. The abundance of mountains trails in the country make hiking, skiing and cycling popular activities for tourists in the country to engage in. The winter season is a prime time for ice-skating in the country. Vaduz, which is the capital of the country is home to museums and galleries filled with modern and contemporary art. Also, in the capital, there are vineyards which produce red and white wines.
 
The number of tourists visits to Liechtenstein has risen significantly in recent times. Over 60,279 foreign tourists visited Liechtenstein in 2017 and spent an average of 1.6 nights per stay. This number was a 32.9 increase from the number posted the previous year.
 
Avoid drug-related activities in the country, hefty fines are handed out to defaulters. Taking photographs of military and government buildings is highly prohibited. You will not be allowed entry to the country if you are in possession of more than 10,000 Swiss Franc. You also cannot leave the country with more than this amount.

Types of Liechtenstein Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 10 - 15 days 90 days
Business visa 10 - 15 days 90 days
Student visa 10 - 15 days 1 year
Work visa 10 - 15 days 1 year

General Requirements for Liechtenstein Visa

  • Fully completed and signed visa application form
  • Two recently taken photos. Both photos must be taken within the last three months and must follow all visa photo requirements.
  • A valid passport which is not older than 10 years. It should be valid for at least three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Liechtenstein.
  • A round trip reservation or itinerary. This must include dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Liechtenstein.
  • A travel insurance policy. A document that proves you have travel health insurance for the whole Schengen territory, with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros in case of any medical emergency as illnesses, accidents and even repatriation in case of death.
  • Proof of accommodation. A document that shows where you will be accommodated throughout your stay in Liechtenstein.
  • Proof of financial means. Evidence that you have enough money to support yourself financially throughout your stay in the country. This can be one of the following:
      • Bank account statement – that shows you have enough money in your account for the trip. The statement shall be no older than 3 months.
      • Sponsorship Letter – by another person that confirms they will be financially supporting your trip to Liechtenstein. In order for this letter to be valid, it must be accompanied by a bank statement of the sponsor, no older than three months.
  • Proof of paid visa fee.  €60 for adults and €35 for children from 6 to 12 years old.
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Liechtenstein Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • To visit Liechtenstein for tourism or spend some time with a family member or friend, you need a tourist visa.
  • First, the visa applicant must download and fill the visa application form completely and accurately.
  • Make sure your passport is valid for at least three (3) months after the end of your intended travel and that it has been issued no later than ten (10) years ago.
  • The best time to apply for your Liechtenstein visa is 1-2 months before your travel date.
  • Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. The Liechtenstein visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages.
  • The visa processing fee must be paid in cash upon application. Some embassies accept bank transfers.
  • Anybody planning to travel to Liechtenstein should do the following:
    • First, check the current validity of your passport. All travelers will need a passport valid for at least 90 days following your departure date from Liechtenstein. We strongly recommend traveling with 6 months validity on your passport at all times.
    • Second, make sure your passport has blank visa pages. Most destinations, including Liechtenstein, require that you have adequate unused pages in your passport, allowing for any necessary stamps upon arrival and departure. We recommend that you have at least two free pages in visas section of your passport before any international travel.
    • Finally, confirm if transit visa is required for any connections.  Check with your airline in case you have connecting flights overseas as part of your journey to Liechtenstein. It may be the case that countries you pass through en route to your destination may require a separate transit visa.
  • The processing fee for a Liechtenstein visa is $68.

Liechtenstein Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Ghanaians intending to travel to Liechtenstein for business will need to secure a business visa first.
  • Your travel insurance must be in force for the period of the validity of the applied visa and cover the entire Schengen area. The minimum coverage of the policy must be EUR 30,000 and the insurance must cover expenses arising from a sudden illness and accident (also the patient's repatriation) and repatriation expenses in case of death.
  • You will need to provide an invitation letter from the Liechtenstein company you will be visiting. This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied with the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed. Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.
  • You cannot be gainfully employed while you are in the country with this visa. It must be made clear whether your trip will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
  •  A confirmation of hotel reservation or any other means of accommodation should be submitted.
  • Usually, the inviting company will handle the cost of travel and stay in Liechtenstein for the applicant. It must be stated clearly if this is not the case.
  • If there were previous trade relations between the traveler and the company, proof of such must be provided.
  • Extending a Liechtenstein short-stay visa is only possible in exceptional cases where new facts and special reasons arise after entry in Liechtenstein.
  • Visa applicants must be ready to gather the following documents for their application:
    • Original valid passport for 6 months from the date of travel + old passport.
    • Visa application forms.
    • 2 photographs: 35x45mm, white background matt finish, 80% face size.
    • Covering letter (on company letterhead if self employed)
    • Hotel voucher
    • Return ticket.
    • Day to day itinerary
    • Travel insurance
    • Income tax papers for last 3 yrs or Form 16.
    • Original saving bank statements for the last 6 months updated with healthy balance
    • Salary slips for the last 3 months - if employed
    • Original leave letter on company letterhead - if employed
    • Retire proof /pension order- if retired
    • Business registration – if self employed
    • Student ID and bonafide letter - if student
    • NOC letter from husband /father if single lady traveling

Liechtenstein Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A foreigner who wants to stay and study in Liechtenstein will require either a student visa or a student residence permit.
  • The Liechtenstein student visa and the residence permit do not refer to the same document.
  • Liechtenstein student visa is a temporary short-term permit that is issued to a foreign student who wants to stay and study in Liechtenstein for a maximum of 90 days (3 months).
  • Liechtenstein student residence permit is issued to a foreign student to wants to stay and study in Liechtenstein for duration of more than 90 days (3 months).
  • As soon as you have been admitted by the University of Liechtenstein, you can download your letter of acceptance in Mobility Online and apply for your short-term residence permit in Liechtenstein.
  • The permit office at the University of Liechtenstein will contact you after your admission to help you with your short-term residence permit and Schengen visa.
  • Normally, Liechtenstein residence permits for students are granted for one year at a time.
  • A student visa is suitable for those foreign students who plan to take a short-term language course in Liechtenstein or want to appear in an entrance examination.
  • A student residence permit is suitable for those foreign students who have been accepted into a full-term degree course in Liechtenstein.
  • To be eligible for Liechtenstein Student Visa or Residence Permit, you must provide the official letter of acceptance issued by your hosting Liechtenstein university or educational institute or polytechnic.
  • You must provide proof of your financial ability so as to support yourself financially during your entire period of study in Liechtenstein and for your return transportation.
  • At present, a student must have at least EUR 600 per month for staying in Liechtenstein. This means the student must have a minimum of EUR 7,200 per year for their expenses in Liechtenstein.
  • Applicants are advised to make sure their passport is valid for at least three (3) months after the end of their intended travel and that it has been issued no later than ten (10) years ago.
  • The embassy or consulate you are using reserves the right to ask for additional documents or a second appearance for an interview in special cases.
  • Submission of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee that a visa is granted.
  • Submission of incomplete documentation or refusal to appear for a special visa interview may result in the rejection of your application.

Liechtenstein Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • 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.

Liechtenstein Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

68.00 (USD)

Business visa

68.00 (USD)

Student visa

68.00 (USD)

Work visa

68.00 (USD)

Liechtenstein Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Ghana

Location

Address

Accra

Liechtenstein currently does not maintain an embassy in Ghana. The Embassy of Switzerland in Accra processes visa applications for citizens and residents of Ghana.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What currency is used in Liechtenstein??

The Swiss franc has been the currency of Liechtenstein since 1920.

How safe is Liechtenstein to travel to??
Liechtenstein is generally a very safe country to visit. It has fairly low crime rates and if you follow common sense and remain vigilant at all times, you should have no problems at all.
Is Liechtenstein a Schengen country??
Yes. Liechtenstein is one of the 26 Schengen countries.
What is Liechtenstein famous for??
Liechtenstein is the smallest yet the richest country in the world (per capita) and the only country to lie entirely within the Alps. It is known as a principality as it is a constitutional monarchy headed by a prince.