How to buy Liechtenstein visa online: A simple guide for first-time applicants in 2024

Alright, so I’ve been meaning to share this for a while now. It’s about my little adventure getting a visa for Liechtenstein. Yeah, that tiny country nestled between Switzerland and Austria. Figured it might be useful for anyone else thinking of visiting, ’cause let me tell you, it wasn’t as straightforward as I thought it’d be.

First off, I started like anyone would – I googled “Liechtenstein visa”. Loads of websites popped up, all promising easy applications and quick processing. Honestly, it was a bit overwhelming. I clicked on a few, skimmed through the info, but it all felt kinda generic, you know?

So, I dug a little deeper. Found out that Liechtenstein is part of the Schengen area. This was key. It meant I needed a Schengen visa, not a specific “Liechtenstein” one. That simplified things a bit, but it also meant I had to figure out which Schengen country I should apply through since I planned to visit a few others too.

Next up, the documents. Oh boy, the documents. Passport, photos, travel insurance, flight bookings, hotel reservations, bank statements – the whole shebang. I spent a good few days just getting everything in order. Printing, copying, making sure every date matched up. It was a headache, to be honest. I remember spending an entire evening just trying to find a travel insurance that covered the Schengen area properly.

• Passport – had to make sure it was valid for at least three months after my planned trip.
• Photos – specific size and background requirements, had to get them done at a photo booth.
• Travel Insurance – this one was tricky, had to read the fine print to make sure it covered all the requirements.
• Flight Bookings – didn’t want to book actual flights until the visa was approved, so I had to find a service that provided dummy bookings.
• Hotel Reservations – same as flights, needed confirmed reservations but didn’t want to pay upfront.
• Bank Statements – had to show I had enough funds to cover my trip.

Once I had all my documents, I had to choose an application center. Turns out, there weren’t any Liechtenstein-specific centers where I live. Since I was going to visit switzerland first, it became my first choice and I’d process visa through them. It is more convenient. It took me almost a week. I applied online through their portal, uploaded all my scanned documents, and paid the visa fee. The waiting game began after that.

I tracked my application online, refreshing the page like a maniac every few hours. The anxiety was real, folks. Finally, after about two weeks, I got the email – visa approved! I can’t even describe the relief I felt. I printed out the visa, stuck it in my passport, and started packing for my trip.

In the end, it all worked out. I got into Liechtenstein without any issues and had an amazing time. But the process of getting that visa? Definitely a learning experience. So, if you’re planning a trip to Liechtenstein, or any Schengen country for that matter, be prepared for some paperwork and a bit of waiting. It’s all worth it in the end, though!

I hope this little story helps someone out there. If you’ve got any questions, feel free to ask. I might not have all the answers, but I can definitely share what I learned from my experience. Cheers!