Long-stay visas (Type D)
Liechtenstein Residence Permit B Without Gainful Employment (Draw)
A long-term residence permit for financially independent people (including retirees) who do not intend to work in Liechtenstein, allowing them to settle without taking up gainful employment.
Important information
- Issuing authority
- Migration and Passport Office (Ausländer- und Passamt)
- Permit type
- B permit (residence, no employment)
- Duration
- More than 12 months; renewable
- Core condition
- Sufficient own financial means; no reliance on social assistance
- Key restriction
- Gainful employment in Liechtenstein is not permitted
- Decisions
- Government decides quarterly; places also allocated by twice-yearly draw
Who it's for
- Financially independent individuals who do not need to work
- Retirees and people living on pensions, investments or savings
- Those who want to reside in Liechtenstein without taking a local job
Requirements
- Proof of sufficient financial resources so no social assistance is required
- Valid identity document / passport
- Adequate accommodation in Liechtenstein
- Acceptance of the ban on gainful employment in Liechtenstein
- A place within the annual quota (via draw or government allocation)
- No relevant criminal record / no outstanding debt-enforcement proceedings
What you can do
- Live in Liechtenstein for more than 12 months
- Renew the permit while the financial conditions remain met
- Build residence towards eventual permanent establishment
How to apply
As with employment permits, quota places are accessed through the residence-permit draw or government allocation. Once a place is available, the applicant files the permit application with the Migration and Passport Office, evidencing financial means and accommodation. The government rules on applications for residence without gainful employment quarterly.
Documents
- Application form for a residence permit (no employment)
- Valid passport or national ID
- Evidence of financial resources (bank statements, pension/income proof)
- Proof of accommodation in Liechtenstein
- Passport photo
- Extract confirming no criminal record / no debt-enforcement proceedings
Frequently asked questions
No. Gainful employment in Liechtenstein is prohibited under the without-employment B permit, and taking up work can cause the permit to be revoked.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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