The new Liechtenstein passport can be applied for at the Office for Foreigners and Passports (APA) in Vaduz from Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and can then be taken away immediately. The "old passports" will remain valid until the end of their respective validity periods. The fees remain unchanged. In addition to the regular passport, special passports—diplomatic passports, service passports, passports for foreigners, and travel documents for recognized refugees—have also been revised.

The new passport introduces additional security features that increase protection against forgery and misuse. The most significant change concerns the passport design: a repetitive or uniform page layout no longer meets today's standards. Instead, in modern passports, each page is unique, which makes forgery much more difficult. In addition to the security enhancements, the passport has also been modernized visually. The design is based on the winning project by Anikó Stalder (kefi creations gmbh, Triesen), which was selected in the 2023 public design competition.

The individually illustrated interior pages feature scenic, cultural, and historical motifs from Liechtenstein, incorporating all of the country's municipalities, and combine modern security features with a clear reference to national identity. This makes the passport not only a secure travel document, but also a "piece of home to take with you." Government Councilor Hubert Büchel sums this up as follows: "The new passport is an expression of a Liechtenstein that is both tradition-conscious and modern – secure, efficient, and internationally connected. It combines innovation with national identity and symbolizes a country that is aware of its values and at the same time looks openly to the future."

In addition to the design changes, functional changes have also been made. For example, instead of the previous entry "height," the "place of birth" will now be listed, which is in line with the standard used in most countries of the European Economic Area (EEA). The inclusion of the place of birth increases the international usability of the document, as this is considered an important identification feature for travel, official procedures, and legal transactions.

The data page is now made of thin polycarbonate instead of a paper-cotton blend. This change also means that the printing infrastructure has to be replaced. New devices are now being used that can print with both laser and ink. This change allows additional security and design elements to be integrated. For example, the facial image on the data page is repeated on the first paper page of the passport as a "letter screen image." The facial image consists of tiny letters and numbers that contain the passport holder's first and last name and passport number.

With the introduction of the new passport, Liechtenstein is taking another step in the ongoing modernization of its government services. The document combines the highest security standards with a distinctive, identity-defining design, thereby strengthening the country's international visibility.