Citizenship / Naturalization in Liechtenstein
3 documented routes of this kind in Liechtenstein, each with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Naturalization — ordinary procedure (municipal vote)
Requires 10 years' residence, renunciation of prior citizenship, German, a civics exam, and admission by a municipal citizens' vote.
- Processing time
- Dependent on the municipal citizens' vote
- Validity
- Permanent (citizenship)
- Language requirement
- Sufficient German
- Citizenship
- After 10 years of residence (subject to municipal vote)
Requirements
- 10 years of permanent ordinary residence before application
- Relinquishment of previous citizenship
- Proof of sufficient German
- Pass the civics examination (18 of 27 correct), unless exempt
- Admission by a vote of the municipal citizens
Required Documents
- Application form 301 (online desk) required
- Proof of 10-year residence required
- Proof of sufficient German required
- Proof of passing the civics exam (unless exempt)
Process Steps
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1
Confirm residence
Confirm 10-year ordinary residence.
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2
Pass civics exam
Pass the citizenship civics exam (18 of 27).
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3
Apply
Apply via the online desk (form 301).
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4
Municipal vote
The municipality holds a citizens' vote.
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5
Grant
On admission, national citizenship is granted and prior citizenship renounced.
Official Sources
Naturalization — facilitated, long-term residence (30 years)
Granted by administrative act after 30 years' residence (youth years double-counted), with no municipal vote.
- Processing time
- Administrative decision (no municipal vote)
- Validity
- Permanent (citizenship)
- Language requirement
- Sufficient German
- Citizenship
- After 30 years of residence (youth years double-counted)
Requirements
- 30 years of ordinary residence (birth to age 20 counted double)
- Continued ordinary residence in the last 5 years before application
- Relinquishment of prior citizenship
- Proof of sufficient German
- Pass the civics examination (18 of 27 correct)
Required Documents
- Application form 300 (online desk) required
- Proof of 30-year residence required
- Proof of sufficient German required
Process Steps
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1
Verify residence
Verify the 30-year residence with youth years double-counted.
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2
Pass civics exam
Pass the citizenship civics exam (18 of 27).
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3
Apply
Apply via the online desk (form 300).
Official Sources
Naturalization — facilitated, by marriage
For spouses of Liechtenstein citizens: 10 years' residence (post-marriage years double-counted) and 5 years of marriage.
- Processing time
- Administrative decision
- Validity
- Permanent (citizenship)
- Language requirement
- Sufficient German
- Citizenship
- 10 years of residence (post-marriage years double-counted) and 5 years of marriage
Requirements
- 10 years of regular Liechtenstein residence (years after marriage double-counted)
- At least 5 years of upright marriage to a Liechtenstein citizen
- Liechtenstein partner did not themselves acquire citizenship by marriage
- Relinquishment of prior citizenship
- Sufficient German
- Pass the civics examination
Required Documents
- Application form 299 (online desk) required
- Marriage certificate required
- Proof of residence required
- Proof of sufficient German required
Process Steps
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1
Meet thresholds
Meet the residence and marriage-duration thresholds.
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2
Pass civics exam
Pass the citizenship civics exam.
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3
Apply
Apply via the online desk (form 299).