As a result of marriage

Prerequisites for naturalization as a result of marriage
(§ 5 LGBl. 2008 No. 306)

The spouse of a Liechtenstein citizen is admitted to the national citizenship upon application if:

  • he/she can prove a regular Liechtenstein residence of ten years before filing the application, whereby the years after the marriage count double
  • he/she has been living in an upright marriage with a Liechtenstein citizen for at least five years
  • the Liechtenstein partner has not acquired Liechtenstein citizenship as a result of marriage
  • Waiver of the previous citizenship
  • Proof of sufficient knowledge of the German language
  • Proof of basic knowledge of the legal system and the state structure of Liechtenstein (Staatskundeprüfung)

The application for naturalization as a result of marriage can be found at the online desk.

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