Today I will introduce you to a very rich and fabulous country. It has neither its own currency, nor its own language, nor its own airport. The length of roads is only 250 km, the country's scenery is as if created by elves, and the locals are rich as dwarves. This country is so small that you can walk around it in a day, and get here only by bus. The main city here is 5 streets, it is a dwarf state, only 20 km in length and 6 in width. It is a country with very low taxes and has no external debt. You will not believe it, but this country can be rented for a day. In terms of living standards, the state ranks second in the world. It is not allowed to make noise, run and shout. It is considered to be a bad place to boast of wealth. There is no crime, so there are no fences. Locals almost never lock the doors at night or leave home. The last premeditated murder happened here more than 10 years ago. Only 7 people are serving prison sentences for the whole country. At the same time, food is brought to them from a restaurant, as it is more profitable than hiring a chef. There are less than a hundred police officers. About 10 percent of the budget consists of issuing and selling postage stamps, the population of just over 30 thousand people. At the same time, more than 70 thousand foreign companies are registered in the country. There are no more than three hundred unemployed people.
The main value is to enjoy life, and not to disturb others. This country has managed to prove that in today's world size does not matter, that happiness and wealth is not measured by the number of tanks, aircraft carriers and nuclear warheads. In this microscopic country, people are 5 times richer than in the United States. What can one say if a servant comes here from Germany and Austria. The main wealth here is not oil and gas, but people and nature.
This is Liechtenstein.
It is a dwarf state, located in the heart of Europe. Because of its tiny size, it sometimes becomes an object of jokes, which, however, stop after the first visit to this wonderful place. Liechtenstein is a small, proud and unrealistically beautiful country with a rich history, and you want to come back here again and again.
Here even by car you won't accelerate much, or you will jump out either to Austria or Switzerland. At the same time, Liechtenstein is an unimaginably picturesque place. The mountains are crazy beauty, wonderful villages, on the roadside grazing cows with furry ears, on which you look and want to smile.
Who would have thought that this "mini" state is fabulously rich. The fact is that Liechtenstein is a country with very low taxes for foreign companies, as they say now - offshore. To register in Liechtenstein and not to pay taxes, each company must take a share of some of the local residents. Today, every Liechtenstein company receives a salary from an average of 2 foreign companies, so that everyone lives here at his own pleasure, without worrying.
Liechtenstein is a thriving industrial country with a developed financial services sector and a high standard of living. The main branch of economy is the manufacturing industry: metalworking, precision instrument engineering, optics, vacuum technology, electronic systems, microprocessors. A significant place is occupied by food (in particular, production of canned food and wines), textile, ceramic and pharmaceutical industries.
Very profitable industry is tourism. The greatest interest for the guests of the Principality are such sights of Liechtenstein, as monuments of medieval architecture, winter resorts, as well as the famous Museum of Postal Stamps in Vaduz, where you can see more than 300 showcases with stamps, produced since 1912.
Want to immigrate to Liechtenstein? Be patient, because the Principality is one of the most closed places in Europe.
To become a citizen of Liechtenstein you will have to go through some difficulties, because not only the residents of the CIS, but also Europeans are not always lucky to get a passport. However, the attitude towards European Union citizens is more loyal to local authorities.
So what will it take directly to obtain citizenship? If you are a resident of Eastern Europe, be prepared to present an appropriate bank account and a merit list. The authorities will certainly make concessions when they see your need.
You can also apply for consideration if you have been married to a Liechtenstein citizen for more than three years, but you must have lived in the state for twelve years.
Those who have lived in the country for more than thirty years can also apply for a Liechtenstein passport.
Although Liechtenstein is part of the Schengen area, you will find it difficult to get here. You can drive through mountain tunnels from Austria, but there are checkpoints and document checks. The easiest way to get to Liechtenstein from the Swiss side.
