Digital ID in Liechtenstein: eID.li and the EU wallet
How to prove who you are online in Liechtenstein: the eID.li app, who can get it, how it relates to the EU wallet and the Swiss E-ID, as of October 2026.
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In Liechtenstein you prove who you are online with eID.li, the state’s mobile identity app, which you activate once in person in Vaduz and which anyone with a valid identity document can obtain free of charge. The EU wallet is meant to be built into the same app, but the finished wallet is not yet public in October 2026.
At a glance
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| National eID | eID.li (state digital identity, since 2020) |
| Mobile or app solution | eID.li app for iOS and Android |
| Bank-based ID | Banks use their own apps; not part of the state login |
| EU relationship | EEA member, not EU; EU wallet regulation listed by EFTA as under scrutiny, not yet incorporated |
| EUDI wallet, October 2026 | eID.li confirmed as the national wallet-aligned app; EU wallet to be integrated |
| Responsible body | Migration and Passport Office, Liechtenstein National Administration (LLV) |
The national system
eID.li is the national digital identity of the Principality of Liechtenstein, run by the Migration and Passport Office. The app lets natural persons identify themselves securely and log in to electronic services. It launched in 2020 and has since been extended with digital documents such as a mobile driving licence. A redesigned version, eID.li 2.0, followed the international standard for mobile driving licences (ISO/IEC 18013-5) and the requirements of the new EU digital identity rules. For background on what such a licence is, see our guide to the mobile driving licence.
How to get it and use it
You install the app, prepare a password and then visit the Migration and Passport Office at Giessenstrasse 3 in Vaduz with your identity card or passport. Staff verify you and activate the eID on your phone. The process is free. According to a Swiss law firm’s guide, the eID can also be obtained by people who do not live in Liechtenstein or are not Liechtenstein citizens, and the in-person route is the one to use if you want to use it in the EEA.
Biometric unlocking, such as Face ID or Touch ID, works for Liechtenstein services, while services elsewhere in the EEA require you to enter the password. How much trust a service places in the eID depends on its assurance level; see our guide to levels of assurance.
The EU wallet and the EEA (October 2026)
Liechtenstein is in the EEA, not the EU, so EU rules apply once they are incorporated into the EEA Agreement. EFTA lists Regulation (EU) 2024/1183 as under scrutiny, without a decision. In practice the state plans to implement the EU wallet over the coming years on top of eID.li, and local press reported that it will be integrated into the app. An independent tracker moved Liechtenstein to its category ‘existing app, upgrade confirmed’ in September 2026. That is a plan and a category, not a released product, so check the official site before relying on any wallet feature. Our overview of the EU Digital Identity Wallet explains the target.
Use abroad and by Swiss residents
Whether eID.li works outside Liechtenstein depends on eIDAS interoperability and on the receiving service; our guide to using your national eID in another EU country explains the limits. Because Switzerland’s own E-ID is delayed and is not meant to be Europe-compatible at first, eID.li is an alternative some Swiss residents consider; read about the Swiss side on our Switzerland page. Another neighbour with a different model is Austria.
Practical tips
- Plan a short appointment in Vaduz and bring your identity card or passport; the sources we reviewed describe only the in-person route.
- Choose the password beforehand, with at least eight characters including an upper-case letter, a lower-case letter and a digit.
- Expect to type the password for services elsewhere in the EEA, not to use Face ID or Touch ID.
- If you are a cross-border commuter, work out which Liechtenstein services you will really use before making the trip.
- Follow the EU wallet integration, since features and recognition may change in 2026 and 2027.
Privacy in brief
eID.li is a state service tied to the verified identity data held by the Migration and Passport Office. Choose a strong password, protect the phone with a screen lock and report a lost phone to the office so the eID can be revoked.
Frequently asked questions
What is eID.li?
eID.li is the national digital identity of the Principality of Liechtenstein. With the app, natural persons can identify themselves securely and log in to electronic services. It also stores digital proofs of identity, which the state is developing further, including a mobile driving licence format.
How do I get eID.li?
Install the eID.li app, prepare a password of at least eight characters with an upper-case letter, a lower-case letter and a digit, and visit the Migration and Passport Office at Giessenstrasse 3 in Vaduz with an identity card or passport. The process is free and is done in person.
Can I use eID.li abroad?
It is described as Europe-compatible and is meant to work for supported services in the EEA where eIDAS interoperability is in place, but that is not always the case. Biometric unlocking works only for Liechtenstein services; for EEA services you enter your password.
How does eID.li relate to the Swiss E-ID?
They are separate. Switzerland's state E-ID has been postponed and is not planned to be Europe-compatible at the start, while eID.li is available now and can be obtained by Swiss persons in Vaduz. It does not replace the Swiss E-ID, and acceptance by Swiss services is a separate question.