Liechtenstein Visa RequirementsFor Costa Rica passport holders
Costa Ricans can visit Liechtenstein visa-free as part of their Schengen visa-free access. This tiny principality between Switzerland and Austria is one of the smallest countries in the world and a popular day trip destination.
Great news! Costa Rica passport holders can enter Liechtenstein without a visa for tourism or business purposes. You can stay up to 90 days.
No visa is required. You will typically enter Liechtenstein from Switzerland or Austria without formal border controls. Vaduz, the capital, is easily visited as a day trip from Zurich or Innsbruck.
Liechtenstein is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Required Documents
Valid Passport
Passport valid for at least 3 months beyond planned Schengen departure.
Return or Onward Ticket Recommended
Proof of departure from Schengen area within 90-day limit (checked at Swiss/Austrian border).
Proof of Sufficient Funds Recommended
Financial means for your stay in one of the world's most expensive countries.
Current Travel Situation
Costa Rica to Liechtenstein: What You Need to Know
Liechtenstein is part of the Schengen Area through a special agreement and uses the Swiss Franc. Costa Rican passport holders with Schengen visa-free access can visit Liechtenstein within the combined 90-day Schengen limit.
How to Get There
Liechtenstein can be combined with visits to Switzerland (Zurich, St. Gallen) and Austria (Innsbruck, Bregenz), all Schengen members. The Rhine Valley connects Liechtenstein to Germany by road.
Money & Banking
Costa Rica uses the Colon (CRC). Liechtenstein uses the Swiss Franc (CHF). ATMs are available in Vaduz. Credit cards widely accepted. Switzerland and Liechtenstein are among the world's most expensive destinations.
Practical Tips
Liechtenstein is one of the world's smallest and wealthiest countries. Vaduz Castle overlooks the capital. Stamp collecting is an important tradition - the Liechtenstein Post Office (Philatelic Office) sells special stamps as souvenirs. The country is known for winter sports and alpine scenery. There are no airports in Liechtenstein; the nearest are Zurich and Innsbruck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Costa Ricans visit Liechtenstein without a visa?
Yes. Liechtenstein is part of the Schengen Area and Costa Rican passport holders can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within the combined Schengen period.
How do I get to Liechtenstein?
There are no airports in Liechtenstein. Fly into Zurich (Switzerland) or Innsbruck (Austria) and travel by bus or car. Hourly buses connect St. Gallen (Switzerland) to Vaduz.
What currency does Liechtenstein use?
Liechtenstein uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) and is in a customs union with Switzerland.
Is Liechtenstein an EU member?
No. Liechtenstein is not an EU member but participates in the European Economic Area (EEA) and is part of the Schengen Area.
What is there to see in Liechtenstein?
Vaduz Castle (the royal residence), Liechtenstein National Museum, the Princely Collections art museum, alpine hiking trails, and winter ski resorts like Malbun.
How long does a visit to Liechtenstein typically take?
Most visitors spend 1 day in Liechtenstein as a day trip from Switzerland or Austria. The country is only 25 km long and 6 km wide.
Do I need to get my passport stamped in Liechtenstein?
There are no border controls entering Liechtenstein from Switzerland or Austria. The Vaduz tourist office offers passport stamps as a souvenir for a small fee.