For nationals of a third country
Prerequisites
The spouse (registered partnerships are equivalent to marriages) and the unmarried children under the age of 18 are considered family members.
1) Third-country nationals must apply for family reunification:
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Within three years of the residence permit being issued or the family relationship arising, if you have been granted a residence permit for gainful employment; or
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within three years of the establishment of the family relationship and a proper and uninterrupted stay of at least four years with a residence permit in Liechtenstein.
2) Before an assurance is granted, the applicant must prove that:
he has a valid residence or permanent residence permit.
both spouses are of legal age under Liechtenstein Legal Division.
The spouse living abroad has a basic knowledge of the German language.
He has a suitable home that offers enough space to accommodate the family members
he is in a stable, permanent employment relationship that secures the livelihood of himself and the family members (employment contract) or has sufficient financial means for the personal and living expenses of the family members so that no social assistance has to be claimed (guarantee from a bank based in Liechtenstein)
3) After entry, but before the expiry date of the assurance or visa, the applicant must provide:
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Registration of the family with the municipality of residence;
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Proof of the legally required health insurance cover, which covers all risks in Liechtenstein;
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Proof of registration of school-age children with the school;
4) Short-term residents and students cannot bring their family members with them.
5) Further family reunification may be granted at the earliest two years after the marriage separation or divorce decree has become final.6) Furthermore, Art. 32 ff AUG applies mutatis mutandis to the provision of evidence for family reunification.
Taking up work by family members
1) The spouse and children have the right to take up employment as long as the permit of the person from whom the family members have derived their right to family reunification is valid.
Family members may take up employment as long as the permit of the person from whom the family members have derived their right to family reunification is valid
2) A permanent residence permit is required to pursue self-employment. Special legal provisions remain reserved.
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