Get Your Liechtenstein Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply
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Eligibility Overview
- By Descent : You are automatically a citizen if born to at least one Liechtenstein parent. Citizenship may also be passed to children born abroad.
- By Marriage: Spouses of Liechtenstein citizens may apply after 5 years of marriage and 10 years of residence.
- By Naturalization: Foreigners can apply for citizenship after 30 years of residence (with time before age 20 counted double). The requirement drops to 10 years with community consent (communal naturalization).
- Dual Citizenship Not Allowed: Liechtenstein generally requires applicants to renounce their previous citizenship when naturalizing. Exceptions are extremely rare and usually limited to cases by descent or certain minors.
Step-by-Step Process
- Determine your eligibility path: descent, marriage, or naturalization.
- Apply through the local municipality or Liechtenstein immigration office.
- Submit documentation proving ancestry, marriage, or long-term residence.
- Obtain community approval if applying for communal naturalization.
- Renounce your previous citizenship (in most cases) and take an oath of allegiance.
Benefits of Liechtenstein Citizenship
- Live and work in Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and the EU (via EEA agreements)
- Access to one of the world’s highest standards of living
- Eligibility to pass citizenship to children
- Strong financial and banking privacy protections
Frequently asked questions.
Does Liechtenstein allow dual citizenship?
No. Liechtenstein requires most applicants to renounce their existing citizenship. Dual citizenship is generally not permitted, except in limited cases such as automatic acquisition by birth or special governmental exemption.
Can I get Liechtenstein citizenship through marriage?
Yes, but it requires both a marriage to a Liechtenstein citizen and 10 years of residence in the country.
What is communal naturalization?
This is a local-level path where the municipality grants you citizenship after 10 years of residence. Community support and integration are key factors.
Do I have to pay taxes in both countries?
Liechtenstein taxes residents on worldwide income. If you hold another citizenship (e.g. prior to renunciation), your former country may still tax you depending on its laws. Tax treaties may help avoid double taxation. Consult a cross-border tax advisor.