✈️ 1. Visit Visa (Type C – Schengen Short Stay)
Purpose:
- Tourism
- Visiting friends or family in Liechtenstein
- Up to 90 days stay
Required Documents:
- Schengen Visa Application Form
- Valid passport (3+ months beyond return)
- 2 passport-size photos
- Cover letter explaining visit purpose and dates
- Flight booking
- Hotel booking OR invitation letter from host in Liechtenstein (with copy of their ID/residence permit)
- Travel insurance (€30,000 coverage)
- 6-month bank statement
- Job letter / business docs
- CNIC + passport copy
- Family Registration Certificate (if applicable)
- Visa Fee: €80 + VFS charges
💼 2. Business Visa (Type C – Schengen)
Purpose:
- Business meetings, training, fairs, or negotiations
Additional Documents:
- Invitation letter from company in Liechtenstein
- Business letter from Pakistani employer
- Company registration docs (NTN, SECP, Chamber Certificate)
- Business bank statement
- Proof of ongoing cooperation (emails, trade invoices)
- Travel bookings and hotel reservation
- All general Visit Visa documents
🏠 3. Family Reunion Visa (Type D – National + Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Joining spouse, parent, or child residing in Liechtenstein
Process:
- Sponsor in Liechtenstein must apply for residence permit through Liechtenstein Migration Office
- After approval, applicant applies for Type D visa at Swiss Embassy in Pakistan
Required Documents:
- Residence permit approval (original & copy)
- Visa application (National Type D)
- Passport
- Marriage/birth certificates (translated into German + attested)
- FRC from NADRA
- Proof of relationship
- Sponsor’s ID/residence card and income documents
- Police character certificate
- Medical insurance
- Passport-size photos
- Visa Fee: ~€120
📌 After arriving in Liechtenstein, applicant must register with local authorities.
🎓 4. Student Visa (Type D + Study Residence Permit)
Purpose:
- Long-term academic studies in Liechtenstein (university)
Steps:
- Get admission in Liechtenstein-based institution
- Apply for residence permit for studies via the school and Migration Office
- After approval, apply for Type D visa
Documents Required:
- Admission/acceptance letter
- Tuition fee receipt
- Educational documents (translated into German + attested)
- Proof of sufficient funds (~€12,000/year)
- Accommodation confirmation
- Travel insurance
- Medical certificate + police clearance
- Passport + 2 photos
- Visa Fee: ~€120
👷 5. Work Permit Visa (Type D + Residence Permit for Employment)
Purpose:
- Long-term employment in Liechtenstein under a signed contract
Important Note:
Liechtenstein has a strict quota system for non-EU nationals. Employer must apply for residence & work permit first.
Steps:
- Employer applies for your residence permit through Migration Office
- Once approved, you apply for Type D visa
Documents Required:
- Job offer + residence/work permit approval
- Valid passport
- Employment contract
- Educational and experience certificates (attested + translated)
- CV
- Accommodation proof
- Police character certificate
- Health insurance
- Medical clearance
- Visa Fee: ~€120
📌 After arriving in Liechtenstein, register with Einwohnerkontrolle (residents registry office).
🏢 Where to Apply in Pakistan:
- Gerry’s VFS Global – Switzerland, for Liechtenstein visa
- Centers in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi
- All long-stay visas processed by Embassy of Switzerland in Islamabad
🔗 Switzerland VFS Global – Pakistan
💶 Visa Fee Summary:
| Visa Type | Fee (EUR) |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business (C) | €80 |
| Family/Study/Work (D) | €120 (approx.) |
| VFS Service Fee | ~€30 (PKR equiv.) |
⏳ Processing Time:
| Visa Type | Time Estimate |
|---|---|
| Visit/Business | 15–30 working days |
| Family/Study/Work | 30–90+ days |
✅ Tips for Pakistani Applicants:
- All foreign documents must be translated into German and attested by MOFA
- Start long-stay applications at least 3–4 months in advance
- For work & family reunion, residence permit must be approved before applying for visa
- Submit original documents + 2 copies to VFS