Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting
Liechtenstein
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Liechtensteiner Visa.
- Passport valid for at least three months after the planned exit date from the country. Your passport must have two blank pages.
- One copy of a correctly filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The passport should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the last three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a sufficient and continuous flow of funds through your stay in the country.
- Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in Liechtenstein.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Liechtenstein Visa for Kenyans
Facts about Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a mountainous country located between Austria and Switzerland. The abundance of mountains trails in the country make hiking, skiing and cycling popular activities for tourists in the country to engage in. The winter season is a prime time for ice-skating in the country. Vaduz, which is the capital of the country is home to museums and galleries filled with modern and contemporary art. Also, in the capital, there are vineyards which produce red and white wines.
The number of tourists visits to Liechtenstein has risen significantly in recent times. Over 60,279 foreign tourists visited Liechtenstein in 2017 and spent an average of 1.6 nights per stay. This number was a 32.9 increase from the number posted the previous year.
Avoid drug-related activities in the country, hefty fines are handed out to defaulters. Taking photographs of military and government buildings is highly prohibited. You will not be allowed entry to the country if you are in possession of more than 10,000 Swiss Franc. You also cannot leave the country with more than this amount.
Types of Liechtenstein Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Medical visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 15 days | More than 90 days |
| Official visa | 15 days | 90 days |
| Transit visa | 15 days | 5 days |
General Requirements for Liechtenstein Visa
- Passport valid for at least three months after the planned exit date from the country. Your passport must have two blank pages.
- One copy of a correctly filled visa application form signed by the applicant.
- Two recent passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The passport should follow the specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement from the last three months prior to the period of visa application. This is proof of a sufficient and continuous flow of funds through your stay in the country.
- Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
- Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in Liechtenstein.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Proof of civil status.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Liechtenstein Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is for travelers who have the intention of visiting Liechtenstein for sightseeing, tourism, and recreation.
- The tourist is also used as a visitor visa. Kenyans who intend to visit their friends and relatives in the country may do so using this visa.
- A letter of invitation from your host in Liechtenstein is required. The letter should provide information which includes the home address, telephone number, and valid means of identification of the host.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to enroll in one of the schools in the country for study purposes.
- If you are interested in attending festivals and events while you are in the country, you are free to do so.
- A signed letter from your current employer in Kenya is needed. Your position in the company, the number of years you have been employed, the duration of your leave, and the address of the company should be written in the letter.
- Copy of your stay permit in Kenya is required for non-Kenyans applying from Kenya.
- If you are under the age of 18 years, the unabridged original copy of your birth certificate should be presented. If you are traveling without your parents or with one of your parents, you are required to have a notarized consent signed by both your parents.
- Proof of the incentive of returning to your country is required.
- The receipt which shows that you have made payment for the visa application process is required.
- Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up employment during their time in the country.
- Kenyans are not allowed to seek public funds.
- Retired persons should possess a pension statement or documents showing other financial support from the last 6 months.
Liechtenstein Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Kenyans who apply for the tourist visa have the intention of engaging in business activities while they are in Liechtenstein.
- Holders of this visa are allowed to meet up with business partners to negotiate and sign business contracts.
- Foreigners with this visa can attend trade fairs, conferences, and business summits.
- A signed letter of invitation from the company you are meeting with is required. The letter should contain your data, the duration and purpose of your visit, and the contact details of the company.
- If the responsibility of your finances is to be taken up by your employer or the company in Liechtenstein, it should be clearly stated in the letter of invitation.
- A signed letter of invitation from your current employer in Kenya should be presented. The letter should include your personal data, the term of employment, and purpose of visit.
- Proof of registration and receipt of the paid registration fee is required for travelers who intend to attend a conference in Liechtenstein.
- If you have had previous business dealings with the company in Liechtenstein, proof of this is required.
- The certificate of business registration of your partner company should be provided.
- Applicants of this visa cannot take up paid or unpaid employment in the country.
- Kenyans are not allowed to seek public funds in the country.
- A copy of residence permit for non-Kenyans applying for the visa from Kenya is required.
- Receipt of paid visa application fee is required.
- Foreigners are not permitted to overstay their visa.
- This visa cannot be extended except on special cases.
Liechtenstein Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa allows Kenyans to receive medical treatment in Liechtenstein.
- A letter from the applicants’ medical doctor in Kenya is required. The nature of the illness and the reason for referral should be clearly stated in the letter.
- Letter from the doctor or hospital in Liechtenstein willing to take up your treatment is required. The information on the nature of the treatment, estimated time of recovery, cost of treatment, and confirmation of treatment by the doctor should be provided in the letter.
- A letter from your employer in Kenya confirming your leave and providing information on the term of employment and granted leave days should be provided.
- Proof of paid medical fees should be provided.
- Retired applicants must provide pension statements and other means of finances for the last 6 months.
- Minors must ensure they possess the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling alone or with one of their parents, a document of consent which is signed by both parents of the minor should be provided.
- Kenyans who apply for this visa are not allowed to take up employment during their stay in the country.
- At the end of your treatment, you are required to leave the country.
- Holders are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country.
- Receipt of payment of visa application fee is required.
Liechtenstein Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is meant for students who have the intention of studying in Liechtenstein.
- Before this visa can be issued to a student, the student must have been admitted into one of the institutions in the country.
- A letter of admission from the school an applicant has been accepted to should be provided. The course the applicant has been accepted to study, the duration of the study, and the person responsible for the applicant’s finances should be stated in the letter.
- Certificates and transcripts from previously attended schools should be provided.
- A copy of the applicants’ Kenyan residence permit with a validity of at least three months after the planned duration of stay in the country.
- This visa allows international students to work for a period of time as long as the students’ education is not affected.
- An extension to this visa may be granted to cover the duration of your study.
- Applicants below the age of 18 years are required to have the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling without their parents or one of their parents, a letter of consent signed by both their parents should be provided.
- You are not permitted to seek public funds during your time in the country.
- Receipt of paid visa application form is required.
Liechtenstein Official Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The official visa is for diplomats and government officials visiting Liechtenstein for official purposes.
- The Kenyan government is required to present a diplomatic note. The purpose of your journey, your status in the government, and the time of your meetings should be stated in the note.
- An official invitation letter from the government of Liechtenstein should be provided.
- Applicants of this visa are Heads of State, Consular officers, ministers, and African Union representatives.
- Head of States may apply for this visa even if the purpose of their visit is not official. Other government officials will no be granted this visa if the purpose of their visit is non-official.
- If you are traveling with a minor, ensure the original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is available. A copy of both parents’ passport should be made available.
- Government officials can attend meetings and conferences while they are in the country.
- You are not allowed to take up a course of study in the country.
- While in the country, diplomats cannot receive payment for the services they render.
- Diplomats are required to present a valid means of identification.
- This visa can only be extended in exceptional cases.
Liechtenstein Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners with this visa can make stop-overs in Liechtenstein.
- With this visa, Kenyans can transit through Liechtenstein to their destination country.
- The visa of the destination country should be presented during the visa application process.
- Applicants should show the flight ticket of their destination country.
- Minors are required to have the original copy of their birth certificate.
- If you have prior convictions, your application may be refused.
- Proof of paid visa application fee should be presented.
- Foreigners cannot study or work while they are in the country
- The transit visa is valid for 24 hours.
- This visa cannot be extended.
- Before the expiry of your visa, you are expected to leave the country.
Liechtenstein Visa Fees
Tourist visa
100.00 (USD)
Business visa
100.00 (USD)
Medical visa
100.00 (USD)
Student visa
100.00 (USD)
Official visa
100.00 (USD)
Transit visa
100.00 (USD)
Liechtenstein Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Kenya
Nairobi
Rosslyn Green Estate, Rosslyn Green Drive, off Red Hill Road, Nairobi, Kenya.
https://www.eda.admin.ch/Kenya
nairobi@eda.admin.ch
+254 73 069 4000