Family Reunification in Liechtenstein
One documented route of this kind in Liechtenstein, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Family reunification
Derivative residence for spouses/registered partners, children and dependent parents of a permit holder; apply within three years.
- Processing time
- Standard B-permit processing
- Validity
- Derived from the principal permit
- Language requirement
- None for the application
- Permanent residence
- Permanent residence after 5 years
- Citizenship
- Ordinary naturalization after 10 years of residence
Requirements
- Qualifying relationship to a permit holder (see eligibility)
- Adequate housing
- Sufficient financial means
- Health insurance
- Applied for within three years (as a rule)
Required Documents
- Completed application form required
- Passports of family members required
- Marriage / registered-partnership certificate (translated/legalised as required) required
- Birth certificates for children required
- Proof of adequate housing required
- Proof of sufficient means required
- Proof of health insurance required
Official fees
- Advance on costs at filing 80 CHF
- Permit on positive decision 1,060 CHF
Process Steps
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1
Confirm eligibility
Verify the relationship qualifies under the EEA/Swiss or third-country rules.
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2
Gather civil-status documents
Obtain marriage/birth/partnership certificates, translated and legalised where required.
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3
Submit
File the application with the APA, as a rule within three years.
Official Sources
- APA — Family reunification Official
- integration.li — Entry (government welcome portal) Official