( 01/04/2013 ➔ )
If you are planning on obtaining a driving licence from Liechtenstein we would be glad to help! However, doing it yourself may also be an option if you are already in Liechtenstein. Here is some information to get you started.
Driving licences are valid until the next medical check.
If you hold a driving licence for life (i.e. one that remains administratively valid for an unlimited period) that was issued by another EU country, you will not have to renew the licence after changing your usual place of residence.
You must exchange your non-EU driving licence within 12 months of moving.
To exchange your non-EU driving licence:
If you have previously exchanged a non-EU driving licence for an EU licence in another EU country, you can use it in Liechtenstein.
Physical description | |
Size |
86 x 54 mm |
Format |
ID-1 |
Material |
Plastic |
Colour |
Pink |
Security features | |
Surname, first name and date of birth | |
Location |
Over the entire photo |
Hologram foil | |
Location |
Over the whole front of the document |
Characteristics |
Hologram foil with "FL" and a motif depicting a prince's crown |
Method of verification |
Hold at an angle |
Microprint text | |
Location |
Between 7. and 9. on the front, and horizontally before the categories on the back |
Characteristics |
Microprint Text "F�rstentum Liechtenstein" (Principality of Liechtenstein) |
Method of verification |
Viewing under a magnifying glass |
Special OVI colour print | |
Location |
On the front, in the bottom right corner |
Characteristics |
3 symbols printed in special OVI colour |
Iridescent ink | |
Location |
On the back of the document in the middle |
Characteristics |
Prince's crown motif printed with iridescent ink |
Method of verification |
Hold at an angle |
Categories | |
Category |
Period of validity |
A1, A, B1, B, BE, F, G, M |
Until 70; above 70:2 years |
C1, C1E, C, CE, D1, D1E, D, DE |
Until 50: 5 years; 50-70: 3 years; above 70: 2 years |
National categories | |
National category |
Description of national category |
F |
Vehicles (other than motorcycles) that have a maximum speed of up to 45 km/h |
G |
Agricultural vehicles with a maximum speed of up to 30 km/h and commercially registered carts, motorised trolleys and tractors with a maximum speed of up to 30 km/h, being driven for agricultural purposes (excluding excepted vehicles) |
M |
Mopeds |
Professional drivers | |
Certificate of professional competence is issued |
NO |
Code 95 is marked on the driving licence |
YES |