Schengen visa, applied for from the UK

Liechtenstein visa from the UK for non-UK passport holders

If you live in the UK on a non-UK passport, you apply for a Liechtenstein Schengen visa through VFS Global in London, Manchester or Edinburgh, because Switzerland handles Liechtenstein's visas. The visa fee is €90, shown as £79 on the Swiss embassy's fee table, plus a £20 VFS service charge. The embassy's checklists give about 5 working days.

Checked against official sourcesLast reviewed 9 October 2026 · sources at the foot of the page

Consulate fee, adult. €45 for ages 6 to 11, free under 6.: €90
VFS Global service charge, paid at the centre.: £20
Standard processing after the appointment.: 15 days
The earliest you can apply before you travel.: 6 months

Who can apply from the UK

Liechtenstein does not process visas in the UK itself. Switzerland handles them, so you apply to the Embassy of Switzerland in London through VFS Global.

You need a valid UK residence permit, valid for more than one month after you leave the Schengen area. A Home Office share code confirming your status is mandatory.

Liechtenstein must be your main destination by length of stay, or the first Schengen country you enter if your stays are equal. If you will spend longer in Switzerland, apply for a Switzerland visa instead.

If you hold a UK short-stay visitor visa, apply in your country of residence. You can use any of the three VFS centres; files lodged in Manchester or Edinburgh go through VFS London, which adds 2 days.

Liechtenstein visa for Pakistani passport holders in the UK
Liechtenstein visa for Bangladeshi passport holders in the UK
Liechtenstein visa for Nigerian passport holders in the UK
Liechtenstein visa for Sri Lankan passport holders in the UK

Documents for a Liechtenstein visit visa

You provide

Passport Plus a copy that includes the signature page. Issued in the last 10 years, valid for more than 3 months after the visa you ask for ends, with 2 blank visa pages.
UK immigration status Your UK residence permit and a copy, valid for more than one month after you leave the Schengen area. A Home Office share code confirming your status is mandatory.
Photo One passport-size photo, no older than 6 months, undamaged, on a light, plain background.
Bank statements UK statements covering at least the last 3 months, with your name, account number and latest balance, no more than one week old. Online statements are accepted. If someone else pays, add their statements, employment letter, passport copy, proof of relationship and a statement of support with your dates.
Job or study evidence Employees: a letter on company letterhead, dated no more than one week before you apply, with your position and start date, plus 3 months of payslips. Self-employed: an accountant's, banker's or solicitor's letter no more than a week old, 3 months of statements and your self-assessment. Students: an enrolment letter no more than a week old.
Invitation from your host Family or friend visits: a signed, dated invitation from your host, no more than one month old, in English or a Swiss language, with both your contact details and the exact dates, plus a copy of your host's passport or residence permit.
Children's documents A form signed by both parents, the birth certificate and a recent British school certificate. If a child travels with one parent or neither: both parents' passports or certified copies, and consent from both parents. Certificates not in English or a Swiss language need a translation.
VFS appointment VFS says the appointment is booked online by the applicant, and the Swiss embassy says booking in time is the traveller's responsibility. Availability updates daily. We tell you when your file is ready so you can book.

We provide

Application form The Swiss Schengen visa application form, completed and signed.
Cover letter Sets out your dates, plans, who pays and your ties to the UK.
Return flight reservation A confirmed booking in your name with its booking reference, including your return to the UK or onward travel. If you move between Schengen countries, every leg must be shown.
Hotel booking Confirmed hotel bookings in your name with confirmation numbers, or a paid package tour confirmation with its receipt.
Travel medical insurance From a UK or Schengen-based insurer, with at least €30,000 for emergency medical costs and repatriation, valid in every Schengen country for your whole stay. The cover sheet must show your name and date of birth.

Where and when to apply

Liechtenstein takes UK short-stay applications through VFS Global in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before you travel.

Switzerland represents Liechtenstein for visas in London, so you apply to the Embassy of Switzerland through VFS Global, its only authorised agent in the UK. The European Commission's consular presence list (30 September 2026) shows this arrangement.

Appointments in London →Appointments in Manchester →Appointments in Edinburgh →

Worth knowing about this consulate

You apply to Switzerland for a Liechtenstein visa. The European Commission's consular presence list (30 September 2026) shows Liechtenstein represented by Switzerland in London, and the Swiss embassy names VFS Global as its only authorised agent in the UK.
The Swiss embassy's fee table, valid from 8 December 2025, shows the €90 visa fee as £79 and the €45 child fee as £40. VFS adds a £20 service charge including VAT. The embassy's checklists say card payment only, and not American Express.
Appointment availability is updated every day. Appointments are booked online only; the VFS contact centre cannot book for you (notice of 25 September 2025).
Swiss document rules are tight: your employer's letter and your bank statements must be no more than one week old when you apply, and your host's invitation no more than one month old.
Use A4 paper, do not staple your documents, and add English translations of anything not in English.

Notes by passport

Pakistani passport holders

Pakistan is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.

Bangladeshi passport holders

Bangladesh is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.

Nigerian passport holders

Nigeria is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.

Sri Lankan passport holders

Sri Lanka is on the EU's prior-consultation list (version of 1 November 2024), so your application may be checked with other Schengen states before a decision. This can add time, so apply early.

How a Liechtenstein application runs, day by day

Day 0Eligibility and checklistA yes, a no or a “not yet, because”.
Days 1–5File builtYou send documents on WhatsApp; we do the rest.
VariesAppointment waitWe watch releases daily and book the first that fits.
15 daysConsulate decisionFingerprints at VFS Global, then we track the file.
DonePassport backThen we confirm your real flights and hotel.

What it costs, and who you pay

Separate payments to separate people. Only ours is set by us, quoted in writing before you commit.

Consulate visa feePaid to the consulate. €45 for children aged 6 to 11. Not refundable if refused.: €90
VFS Global service chargePaid at the centre. Extras are optional.: £20
Fast Travellers, file and appointmentEverything from eligibility to decision, quoted in writing before you commit.
Fast Travellers, urgent or after a refusalAdds a daily slot search and a refusal review, quoted in writing before you commit.

Liechtenstein visa questions from UK residents

Can I apply for a Liechtenstein visa on a BRP?

BRPs have been replaced by eVisas. The Swiss embassy, which handles Liechtenstein visas, asks for proof of your UK residence and a mandatory Home Office share code. Your status must be valid for more than one month after you leave the Schengen area.

Where do I apply for a Liechtenstein visa in the UK?

At VFS Global in London, Manchester or Edinburgh. Switzerland represents Liechtenstein in London, so the Embassy of Switzerland decides.

How long does a Liechtenstein visa take from the UK?

The Swiss embassy's checklists say about 5 working days from receipt, or up to 14 working days if other Schengen states are consulted. Its procedure page says within 15 days, and VFS advises allowing at least 15.

How much is a Liechtenstein Schengen visa from the UK?

The Swiss embassy's fee table shows £79 for adults and £40 for children aged 6 to 12. Children under 6 pay nothing. VFS adds a £20 service charge.

Does Liechtenstein have its own visa office in the UK?

No. Switzerland handles Liechtenstein's Schengen visas in London, so you apply on the Swiss route through VFS Global.

How recent must my bank statements be for a Liechtenstein visa?

The Swiss checklists ask for statements no more than one week old, covering at least the last 3 months. Your employer's letter must also be no more than one week old.

Can I visit other Schengen countries on a Liechtenstein visa?

Yes. A Schengen visa covers all 29 Schengen countries, Switzerland included, for up to 90 days in any 180, as long as Liechtenstein is your main destination.

Where these facts come from

Fees and rules are checked against official and visa-centre pages. Last reviewed 9 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm everything again before you pay.