Liechtenstein passport
{{Short description|Passport of the Principality of Liechtenstein}}
{{Infobox Identity document
| document_name = Liechtenstein passport
Liechtensteiner Reisepass
| image = FürstentumLiechtensteinReisepassCover.jpg
| image_caption = The front cover of a contemporary Liechtenstein biometric passport
| image_alt = Cover of a Liechtenstein biometric passport. Cover is blue colour with a gold-coloured crest. Text reads "FÜRSTENTUM LIECHTENSTEIN" above the crest and "REISEPASS" below
| image2 = Liechtensteinpassportbiodatapg.png
| image_caption2 = The data page of a contemporary Liechtenstein biometric passport
| date_first_issued = 26 October 2006{{cite web|url=http://www.consilium.europa.eu/prado/en/LIE-AO-02001/index.html|title=Council of the European Union - PRADO - LIE-AO-02001|website=www.consilium.europa.eu}}
| using_jurisdiction = {{flagdeco|Liechtenstein}} Migration and Passport Office of the National Administration of Liechtenstein
| valid_jurisdictions =
| document_type = Passport
| purpose = Identification, international travel
| eligibility = Liechtensteiner citizenship
| expiration = 10 years adults over 15, 3 years minors under 15
| cost = CHF 250 (adults), CHF 50 (minors)[http://www.llv.li/amtsstellen/llv-apa-reisepass-3/llv-apa-preis_und_gueltigkeit.htm Preis und Gültigkeit] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224112313/http://www.llv.li/amtsstellen/llv-apa-reisepass-3/llv-apa-preis_und_gueltigkeit.htm |date=2013-12-24 }}
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Liechtenstein passports are issued to nationals of Liechtenstein for the purpose of international travel. Beside serving as proof of Liechtenstein citizenship, they facilitate the process of securing assistance from Liechtenstein consular officials abroad (or missions of Switzerland in case a Liechtenstein representation is not available).{{Cite web|title=Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Justice and Culture|url=https://www.regierung.li/ministries/ministry-of-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-representations/|access-date=2020-10-25|website=www.regierung.li|archive-date=2021-09-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210926154142/https://www.regierung.li/ministries/ministry-of-foreign-affairs/diplomatic-representations|url-status=dead}}
The passport, along with the Liechtenstein identity card allows for the freedom of movement in any of the states of EFTA{{cite web|title=Short Overview of the EFTA Convention|url=http://www.efta.int/legal-texts/efta-convention/detailed-overview-of-the-efta-convention#persons|access-date=29 November 2017}} and the EEA. This is because Liechtenstein is a member state of EFTA, and by virtue of it also being a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) and part of the Schengen Area.
Physical appearance
Liechtenstein passports are blue with the coat of arms of Liechtenstein emblazoned in the centre. The words "FÜRSTENTUM LIECHTENSTEIN" (Principality of Liechtenstein) are inscribed above the coat of arms, with "REISEPASS" (passport) and the international biometric passport symbol below.
Effect of Liechtenstein citizenship
Citizens of Liechtenstein are allowed to reside in Switzerland. Additionally, as a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), citizens of Liechtenstein are permitted to take up residence in any EEA member state.
Citizens of EEA member states, which consist of the European Union and three of the four European Free Trade Association states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Norway) enjoy the freedom to travel and work in any EEA country without a visa, although transitory dispositions{{clarify|date=January 2014}} may restrict the rights of citizens of new member states to work in other countries.
Visa requirements
{{main|Visa requirements for Liechtenstein citizens}}
[[File:Visa Requirements for Liechtenstein Citizens.svg|thumbnail|400px|right|Visa requirements for Liechtenstein citizens
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{{legend|#1191e5|Freedom of movement}}
{{legend|#22b14c|Visa-free / ESTA / eTA / eVisitor}}
{{legend|#61c29c|eVisa}}
{{legend|#79d343|Visa may be obtained online or on arrival}}
{{legend|#b5e61d|Visa on arrival}}
{{legend|#c0c0c0|Visa must be obtained in advance}}]]
As of March 2020, Liechtenstein citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 179 countries and territories, ranking the Liechtenstein passport 12th in terms of travel freedom overall, and the lowest of the EFTA member states, according to the Henley Passport Index.{{cite web|title=Global Ranking - Passport Index 2019|url=https://www.henleyglobal.com/files/download/HPI2019/PI%202019%20INFOGRAPHS%20GLOBAL%20190107_1.pdf|publisher=Henley & Partners|access-date=8 January 2019|archive-date=31 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220331173229/https://www.henleyglobal.com/files/download/HPI2019/PI%202019%20INFOGRAPHS%20GLOBAL%20190107_1.pdf|url-status=dead}}
In 2017, The Liechtenstein nationality is ranked fourteenth in The Quality of Nationality Index (QNI). This index differs from the Visa Restrictions Index, which focuses on external factors including travel freedom. The QNI considers, in addition, to travel freedom on internal factors such as peace & stability, economic strength, and human development as well. {{cite web |url= https://www.businessinsider.de/nationalities-with-the-best-quality-of-life-2016-6?r=UK&IR=T |title= The 41 nationalities with the best quality of life |date= 2016-02-06 |website= www.businessinsider.de |access-date= 2018-09-10 |archive-date= 2018-12-09 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20181209134431/https://www.businessinsider.de/nationalities-with-the-best-quality-of-life-2016-6?r=UK&IR=T |url-status= dead }}
As a member state of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), Liechtenstein citizens enjoy freedom of movement to live and work in other EFTA countries in accordance with the EFTA convention.{{cite web|title=Short Overview of the EFTA Convention|url=http://www.efta.int/legal-texts/efta-convention/detailed-overview-of-the-efta-convention#persons|access-date=29 November 2017}} Moreover, by virtue of Liechtenstein's membership of the European Economic Area (EEA), Liechtenstein citizens also enjoy freedom of movement within all EEA member states. The Citizens’ Rights Directive{{CELEX|id=32004L0038R(01)|text=Corrigendum to Directive 2004/38/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the right of citizens of the Union and their family members to move and reside freely within the territory of the Member States amending Regulation (EEC) No 1612/68 and repealing Directives 64/221/EEC, 68/360/EEC, 72/194/EEC, 73/148/EEC, 75/34/EEC, 75/35/EEC, 90/364/EEC, 90/365/EEC and 93/96/EEC}} defines the right of free movement for citizens of the EEA,{{CELEX|id=22007D0158|text=Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 158/2007 of 7 December 2007 amending Annex V (Free movement of workers) and Annex VIII (Right of establishment) to the EEA Agreement}} and all EFTA and EU citizens are not only visa-exempt but are legally entitled to enter and reside in each other's countries.
See also
References
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- [https://web.archive.org/web/20120308133659/http://www.llv.li/amtsstellen/llv-apa-summary__in_english_.htm Immigration and Passport Office]
- {{CELEX|id=02001R0539-20170611|text=Consolidated text: Council Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 of 15 March 2001 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement}}
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