Liechtenstein Employment Residence Permit — capped EEA quota, half allocated by lotteryfor 🌍 Peru citizens travelling to 🇱🇮 Liechtenstein
Peru citizens are required to obtain a Liechtenstein Employment Residence Permit — capped EEA quota, half allocated by lottery before travelling to Liechtenstein. You must submit a formal application at the Liechtenstein embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
📋Required Documents8
- ✓Application filed through the employer to the Migration and Passport Office (APA)
- ✓Entry into the annual quota — ~56 EEA employment permits/year, half by the spring/autumn lottery draw
- ✓Health and accident insurance valid in Liechtenstein
- ✓Passport valid for the permit period + recent ID photo
- ✓Permit/handling fee in Swiss francs
Lottery entry itself is free.
- ✓Proof of accommodation in Liechtenstein
- ✓Qualification certificates where the role requires them
- ✓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)
- ○B residence permit tied to the job, renewable
Settlement (C permit) after the qualifying period.
- ○Third-country nationals: employer justification (specialist/manager) that no Liechtenstein/EEA candidate is available
No lottery for third-country nationals.
🌐Why Peru passport holders need a visa for Liechtenstein
Peru citizens require a visa to enter Liechtenstein based on the current immigration requirements set by Liechtenstein's government. Peru 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.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: 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 →