Which family relationships qualify?
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Family Reunification — EEA or Swiss Sponsor
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Who may sponsor or bring the family member, and what immigration/citizenship status must that person hold?
EEA and Swiss nationals with a residence permit may be joined by family members at any time; students may only be joined by their spouse and proven-dependent children.
See recorded sources
- https://www.llv.li/en/national-administration/migration-and-passport-office/family-reunification/family-reunification-for-nationals-of-one-world-and-ch-state
EEA and Swiss nationals with a residence permit can have their family members join them at any time Students may only be joined by their spouse and children who are proven to be dependent
What is important for proving marriage, partnership, parentage, custody, dependency or another qualifying relationship?
An official certificate confirming the family relationship, custody or maintenance; the Migration and Passport Office may request original proof. A permit is refused or revoked if the marriage was mainly entered into or kept up to circumvent the law, or one spouse was forced to marry.
See recorded sources
- https://www.llv.li/en/national-administration/migration-and-passport-office/family-reunification/family-reunification-for-nationals-of-one-world-and-ch-state
The Migration and Passport Office may request original proof of the family relationship
- https://www.llv.li/en/national-administration/migration-and-passport-office/family-reunification/family-reunification-for-nationals-of-one-world-and-ch-state
- an official certificate confirming the family relationship, the right of custody or the granting of maintenance;
- https://www.gesetze.li/konso/pdf/2009348000
Die Erteilung einer Bewilligung im Rahmen des Familiennachzugs ist zu verweigern oder eine bereits erteilte Bewilligung zu widerrufen, wenn nachgewiesen wird oder zumindest hinreichende Indizien den Schluss zulassen, dass: a) die eheliche Gemeinschaft wenigstens seitens eines der Ehegatten überwiegend in der Absicht eingegangen oder fortgesetzt worden ist, um die Vorschriften dieses Gesetzes und der Ausführungsbestimmungen zu umgehen; oder b) einer der Ehegatten zur Eingehung der Ehe genötigt wurde.
What important financial, accommodation, insurance or maintenance responsibilities apply?
For sponsors under Art. 17, 18 and 22 PFZG (students, tourists/service recipients, non-employed), proof of sufficient funds for all family members so that no social assistance is needed; in all cases comprehensive health insurance covering all risks in Liechtenstein.
See recorded sources
- https://www.llv.li/en/national-administration/migration-and-passport-office/family-reunification/family-reunification-for-nationals-of-one-world-and-ch-state
- in the cases under Art. 17, 18 and 22 PFZG, proof of the necessary financial means for the subsistence of all family members, so that no social assistance has to be claimed; and - proof of comprehensive health insurance that covers all risks in Liechtenstein
How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?
Family members may work. Relatives of persons with permanent residence or settlement get a residence permit valid five years; relatives of short-term or residence permit holders get the same validity as the sponsor. After five years' uninterrupted residence, relatives of EEA nationals get permanent residence, and relatives of Swiss nationals (residence permit) get settlement. The official source does not state the application process.
See recorded sources
- https://www.llv.li/en/national-administration/migration-and-passport-office/family-reunification/family-reunification-for-nationals-of-one-world-and-ch-state
Family members who have moved here may take up gainful employment
- https://www.gesetze.li/konso/pdf/2009348000
1) Familienangehörige von Personen, die entweder ein Recht auf dauerhaften Aufenthalt in Liechtenstein haben oder über eine Niederlassungsbewilligung verfügen, erhalten vorbehaltlich Art. 45 eine Aufenthaltsbewilligung mit einer Gültigkeitsdauer von fünf Jahren.32 22 Fassung: 01.01.2026 Personenfreizügigkeitsgesetz (PFZG) 152.21 2) Familienangehörige von Personen, die über eine Kurzaufenthaltsbewilligung oder Aufenthaltsbewilligung verfügen, erhalten eine Bewilligung mit der gleichen Gültigkeitsdauer wie die Person, von der sie ihr Recht ableiten.
- https://www.gesetze.li/konso/pdf/2009348000
1) Familienangehörige eines EWR-Staatsangehörigen, die sich seit fünf Jahren ununterbrochen in Liechtenstein aufgehalten haben, erhalten eine Daueraufenthaltsbewilligung. Art. 24 findet sinngemäss Anwendung. 2) Familienangehörige eines Schweizer Staatsangehörigen, die sich seit fünf Jahren ununterbrochen mit einer Aufenthaltsbewilligung in Liechtenstein aufgehalten haben, erhalten eine Niederlassungsbewilligung. Art. 27 findet sinngemäss Anwendung.
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