VISAS, ENTRY RULES, CUSTOMS REGULATIONS in Liechtenstein
Russians who are going to go on vacation to the Principality of Liechtenstein need to apply for a visa. Visas to the country are issued at the Embassy of Switzerland.
To obtain a visa, you must provide the following documents: –
a foreign passport, the validity of which is at least 3 months from the date of completion of the planned trip;
– a photocopy of the first page of the passport and pages with all valid visas;
– a completed application form;
-1 photo;
-original and copy of round-trip ticket;
-original and copy of medical insurance;
– hotel reservation, or a voucher from a travel agency;
– a certificate from the place of work on the letterhead of the organization indicating the position, date of commencement of work, salary and confirmation of leave for the duration of the trip; students and schoolchildren – a certificate from the place of study indicating the address and phone numbers of the educational institution, as well as a copy of the student card;
-children under 18 traveling accompanied by one of the parents or a third person – a notarized power of attorney to leave from the remaining parent (parents);
-confirmation of sufficient financial means (traveler’s checks or bank statements) at the rate of 100 Swiss francs for each day of stay in the country.
Import and export of foreign currency is not limited. Duty-free allowed to import up to 200 pieces. cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 250 gr. smoking tobacco, up to 1 liter of spirits, up to 2 liters of table wine, as well as items for personal use within the limits of personal needs. Food products are allowed to be imported based on one day. It is forbidden to import meat and meat products, skins of wild animals, reptiles and products from them, plants together with soil.
In the 3rd century AD Alemanni (the common ancient name for the Germans) pushed the borders of the Roman Empire to the south and began to populate the current territory of Liechtenstein. Around the same time, Christianity came here. In the 6th century, the Franks conquered these territories and until 911 the imperial Carolingian dynasty ruled here.
Later, the German Empire broke up into separate duchies, one of which contained the possessions of Schellenberg and Vaduz. In the 14th century they were given to the Holy Roman Empire, and in 1507 Emperor Maximilian granted Vaduz special rights and privileges, including sovereignty and tax collection. These rights were transferred to the Austrian Liechtenstein family.
At the end of the 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century, Schellenberg and Vaduz were completely sold to the Prince of Liechtenstein, and in 1719 they were united into one Principality of Liechtenstein.
During the Napoleonic Wars, the principality was captured either by the French or by the Russians, as a result, an agreement was signed according to which it entered the Confederation of the Rhine. In 1815, after the defeat of Napoleon, the Principality of Liechtenstein joined the newly formed German Confederation. After secession from the Confederation in 1866, the Principality gained full independence. Since then, the country began to maintain close ties with Austria-Hungary.
After the First World War, the Principality of Liechtenstein terminated the treaty with Austria and shifted its focus to Switzerland. In 1924, a customs union was concluded between the countries. Since then, Swiss currency units have been in circulation in the Principality of Liechtenstein, and Swiss diplomats represent the Principality in other countries. Today the country is a member of the UN.
Embassy in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein, embassy in Moscow
Embassy of Switzerland:
metro station “Chistye Prudy”, per. Garden Sloboda, 2/5.
Liechtenstein, Russian embassy in the country:
There is no Russian embassy in the Principality of Liechtenstein. If you have any questions, please contact the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Switzerland:
Bern, Brunnadernrain, 37.
Tel.: (41 31) 352-05-66, 352-85-17.
Communication in Liechtenstein
Telecommunications in the Principality of Liechtenstein is carried out by Switzerland. You can call anywhere in the world from street payphones that work with cards, or at post offices, where the cost of a minute of conversation is the cheapest, bars, cafes and shops.
In order to call from Russia to the Principality of Liechtenstein, you need to dial 8 – 10 – 423 – the subscriber’s number.
To call from the Principality of Liechtenstein to Russia, dial 00 – 7 – area code – subscriber number.
Emergency Phones in Liechtenstein
Police – 117
Fire services – 118
Ambulance – 144
HOLIDAYS AND WEEKENDS
January 1st – New Year’s Day
January 2nd – St. Berthold’s Day
March 19th – St. Joseph’s Festival May
1st – Labor Day
August 15th – National Liberty Day
December 25th – Christmas Day
December 26th – St.
Verbandmusikfest”, Vaduz Open Film Festival is held in mid-June, traditional Guitar Days are held in the country in early July, and on August 15, solemn parades are held throughout the country in honor of the National Day.
SHOPS
According to ehuzhou, shops are open on weekdays from 8:30 to 18:30, large supermarkets – until 22:00. On Saturdays, shops are open from 8:00 to 16:00.
When buying goods worth more than 500 Swiss francs, you can get a VAT refund (6.5%). To do this, you need to take a special check in the store and present it at customs along with the goods and passport. In some large stores, VAT is refunded on the spot upon presentation of a passport.
Tipping Tips
are usually already included in the bill.
NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Residents of the country are hospitable and friendly.
ELECTRICITY
220V, 50Hz;
HEALTH CARE
Before traveling to the Principality of Liechtenstein, be sure to take out medical insurance, because medical care in the country is very expensive.
Malbun (Liechtenstein)
The Malbun ski resort is located 17 km from Vaduz at an altitude of 1600 m above sea level. The height difference within the resort is 400m. There are 18 runs with a total length of 21 km, more than half of which are considered “easy” for skiing and more suitable for beginners. The longest track is 2 km long. The resort has 7 lifts. Malbun has a fun park with a half-pipe for snowboarders and an ice rink. Tourists are accommodated in upscale hotels with restaurants, bars and fitness centers.
Close to Malbun at an altitude of 1,300 m above sea level, the Stag resort is located. It is more suitable for cross-country skiers. There are three flat trails 4, 12 and 12.5 km long, which are illuminated at night.
