Liechtenstein: entry and exit regulations
Formalities, visas
A valid passport or identity card is sufficient. For children under the age of 16, a child ID card or an entry in a parent’s passport.
Import and export of goods
The import of goods up to a total value of CHF 300 is free of duty, with the exception of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. The customs office in Bern can provide information on taking weapons with you. The following products are duty-free for consumption, the amount of which may not exceed CHF 300: 1 liter of spirits over 15 percent by volume and 2 liters of wine or other alcoholic beverages up to 15 percent by volume, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 g tobacco for people from 17 years. Taking along travel provisions for one day is also duty-free, and for people aged 15 and over a maximum of 0.5 kg of beef, veal, pork, sheep or goat meat (fresh, chilled or frozen), other meat and meat products of all kinds up to 3.5 kg and 1 kg of butter.
The importation of certain plants and certain weapons is prohibited. Otherwise the import of weapons must be registered. The Swiss customs office can provide precise information on this: www.zoll.admin.ch
Entry with pets
An EU pet passport must be issued to the pet before entering Liechtenstein. This can be requested from any resident veterinarian. The animal must also be vaccinated against rabies. The rabies vaccination must have taken place at least 30 days before entry and must not be more than 12 months ago.
In addition, the animal must be clearly identifiable by means of a chip or a tattoo.
Liechtenstein: arrival and traffic
How do you get to Liechtenstein?
The Principality of Liechtenstein lies between Switzerland and Austria on the classic north-south route that leads from Lake Constance via Chur to Italy.
Travel in the country
Roads
Liechtenstein has a road network of approx. 140 km. All roads are toll roads. The N13 motorway runs along Liechtenstein’s Rhine border to Lake Constance, to Austria, north to the Federal Republic of Germany and south to St. Moritz and Zurich.
Bus
The municipalities of Liechtenstein are connected to one another by a bus network. The Liechtenstein Alpine region can also be reached by bus.
Railway
An approx. 10 km long railway line runs through Liechtenstein from Buchs to Feldkirch, which belongs to the Austrian Federal Railway.
Air connections
The nearest international airport is Zurich.
International license plate
According to Abbreviationfinder, Liechtenstein’s international license plate is:
| FL |
Tourist office
Liechtenstein Tourismus
Städtle 37
9490 Vaduz
Tel: 00423 – 239 63 00
Fax: 00423 – 239 63 01
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.tourismus.li
Liechtenstein: Travel Medicine and Warnings
Infectious diseases
In Liechtenstein, no infectious diseases that are not widespread in Germany or Central and Northern Europe are to be expected. Vaccination requirements There are no
vaccination
requirements when entering or staying in the country.
Hazards and current warning notices
Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany
Citizens’ Service
Phone: 0049 – (0) 30 – 5000 – 2000
Fax: 0049 – (0) 30 – 5000 – 51000
www.auswaertiges-amt.de
Liechtenstein: currency, shopping and exchange rate
The national currency of Liechtenstein is the Swiss franc (CHF). One Swiss franc is 100 cents.
The following banknotes are valid and in circulation in the country:
- 10 francs
- 20 francs
- 50 francs
- 100 francs
- 200 francs
- 500 francs
- 1000 francs
Conversion rate
You can find a currency converter here: www3.forium.de
Bank opening hours
The banks in Liechtenstein are usually open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Shop
Shop opening times
The shops in Lichtenstein are usually open on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cheap or country-specific goods, souvenirs
Typical products of the region are ceramic articles and pottery.
Liechtenstein: embassies, consulates
Visit Countryaah for a full list of Liechtenstein embassies and consulates in each country around the world.
Representations of Liechtenstein in Germany
The embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein is – together with the embassies of Peru and Chile – in a modern purpose-built building in Mohrenstrasse in the immediate vicinity of the “French Cathedral” on the Gendarmenmarkt in Berlin-Mitte.
The embassy moved into the building in 2003 and is located on the 6th floor.
Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Mohrenstrasse 42
10117 Berlin
Tel: 0049 – (0) 30 – 52 00 06 30
Fax: 0049 – (0) 30 – 52 00 06 31
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.berlin.liechtenstein.li
Honorary Consulate of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Bethmannstrasse 7 – 9
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Tel: 0049 – (0) 69 – 21 77 41 01
Fax: 0049 – (0) 69 – 21 77 41 64
Honorary Consulate of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Karl-Scharnagl-Ring 8
80539 Munich
Tel: 0049 – (0) 89 – 28 81 74 55
Fax: 0049 – (0) 89 – 28 81 74 44
German representations in Liechtenstein
Embassy
The embassy in Switzerland is responsible (see here >>>).
Honorary Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany in Liechtenstein
Dr. Martin Meyer
Alte Landstrasse 3
9496 Balzers
Liechtenstein
Tel.: 00423 – 388 03 97
E-Mail: [email protected]
Austrian representations in Liechtenstein
Embassy in Vienna
c/o BMaA, Minoritenplatz 8
1014 Vienna
Tel: 0043 – 5 – 01150-3274
Fax: 0043 – 5 – 01159-0
Honorary Consulate in Schaan
Landstrasse 152
9494 Schaan
Tel: 00423 – 232 74 77
Fax: 00423 – 233 23 57
E-Mail: [email protected]
Representations of Liechtenstein in Austria
Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein
Löwelstrasse 8/7
1010 Vienna
Tel: 0043 – 1 – 535 92 11
Fax: 0043 – 1 – 535 92 114
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.liechtenstein.li/fl-aussenstelle -Vienna
Swiss representations in Liechtenstein
Embassy Vaduz
Swiss Embassy in the Principality of Liechtenstein
Bundeshaus Nord
3003 Bern
Tel: 0041 – 31 – 322 30 82
Fax: 0041 – 31 – 324 90 73
Fax: 0041 – 31 – 323 16 47
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.eda.admin.ch/vaduz
Representations of Liechtenstein in Switzerland
Embassy
Willadingweg 65
3000 Bern 15
Tel: 0041 – 31 – 357 64 11
Fax: 0041 – 31 – 357 64 15
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bern.liechtenstein.li
