Liechtenstein
Close legal ties with Switzerland do not remove the need for a separate card.
Updated: 2026-07-25
- Capital
- Vaduz
- Language
- German
- Calling code
- +423
- Currency
- Swiss franc, CHF
- Form of government
- constitutional monarchy (parliamentary democracy) – principality
The official portal of the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein, providing access to public authorities and services.
Open in browser ↗The official consolidated database of Liechtenstein’s current legislation, maintained by the Government Legal Service (Rechtsdienst der Regierung); it includes the Landesgesetzblatt (LGBl) – the official gazette of laws.
Open in browser ↗A section of the government portal covering direct taxation for individuals and businesses, the electronic filing of tax returns (eTax) and payroll tax.
Open in browser ↗Liechtenstein’s financial supervisory authority regulates banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions, ensures the stability of the financial market and protects customers.
Open in browser ↗The Liechtenstein Deposit Guarantee and Investor Compensation Fund (the scheme operates within the framework of the EEA). The confirmed guaranteed amount is CHF 100,000 per client at a single bank (or the equivalent in another currency).
Open in browser ↗Main banks
The Liechtenstein School Education Authority is responsible for nurseries, schools, curricula and pupil support.
Open in browser ↗The Liechtenstein Social Insurance Fund administers old-age pensions (AHV), disability insurance (IV) and family benefits (FAK).
Open in browser ↗The highest (third-instance) court of general jurisdiction in the Principality of Liechtenstein, forming part of the Fürstliche Gerichte court portal.
Open in browser ↗The Constitutional Court of Liechtenstein exercises constitutional review and hears complaints regarding violations of constitutional rights.
Open in browser ↗Liechtenstein’s data protection authority – receives complaints from members of the public and advises businesses and associations on compliance with data protection legislation (including GDPR/EEA standards).
Open in browser ↗No confirmed updates recorded yet.