Liechtenstein - Habitual residence
This chapter describes how ‘habitual residence’ is defined in European Union Member States.
In what situation can I claim?
The habitual residence is the country in which you usually live and where your life is centred.
The European Commission specifies a number of criteria which can be used by social security institutions to determine which country is considered a person's 'habitual residence’.
The following are taken into account in particular:
- family status and family ties;
- duration and continuity of presence in the Member State concerned;
- employment situation (in particular the place where such activity is habitually pursued, the stability of the activity and the duration of the work contract);
- exercise of a non-remunerated activity;
- in the case of students, the source of their income;
- how permanent a person's housing situation is;
- the Member State where the person pays taxes;
- reasons for the move;
- the person's intentions based on all the circumstances and supported by factual evidence.
Other facts may also be taken into account if relevant. More information
- can be found in the guide on determining habitual residence
Jargon busters
Habitual residence: the habitual residence is defined by the European Union: guide on determining the habitual residence. In practice, it is the country in which you usually live and where your most important areas of interest are found. The European Commission has set a number of criteria which are used to determine the habitual residence.
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