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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about citizenship, LLM governance tokens, Liberland's territory, and its economy — organized by topic.

Citizenship & application

Is Liberland citizenship recognized internationally?

No. Liberland is a self-declared, unrecognized micronation. Its passport and documents do not function as internationally valid travel or identity documents, and are not recognized by any UN member state. Liberland citizenship is best understood as community membership rather than legal nationality.

How long does the application take?

The online application itself takes roughly 10–15 minutes to complete. After submission, Liberland's Ministry of Interior reviews it — typically within 2–3 weeks — and you'll receive an email with the outcome.

What happens if my application is denied?

If your application is denied, the application fee is fully refunded to you.

What's the difference between Citizenship and E-Residency?

E-Residency lets you register a company, hold assets, and trade on the Liberland Market under Liberland's economic framework, without full citizenship. Citizenship includes E-Residency's benefits plus a naturalization certificate, LLM governance tokens, and voting and participation rights.

If I already have E-Residency, do I have to apply again for citizenship?

No — if you've already completed E-Residency and want to upgrade, you can acquire citizenship by staking the required LLM through the contribution process instead of starting a new application from scratch.

I applied on an old Liberland website — do I need to reapply?

No. Application data is shared across Liberland's websites, so anything you submitted previously remains available.

LLM & governance

What is the Liberland Merit (LLM) token?

LLM is Liberland's governance token, not a financial instrument. Every new citizen receives 10,000 LLM upon naturalization, and it determines your voting weight in Liberland's on-chain democracy. LLM cannot be purchased on an exchange — it can only be earned through contribution.

How much LLM do I need to become a citizen?

A minimum stake of Liberland Merits, alongside a completed, KYC-verified E-Residency application, is one recognized path to citizenship. The exact amount awarded for any given contribution is negotiated individually based on scope and skillset.

Is LLM a financial investment?

No. Citizenship and LLM are not financial investments. Liberland does not promise any monetary return, and LLM tokens are not listed on exchanges. The Liberland Dollar (LLD) is a separate, tradable token and carries the usual risks of any cryptocurrency.

How do I vote using LLM?

LLM holders can vote directly on proposed legislation and in quarterly Congress elections, or delegate their voting weight to a representative they trust — all recorded on the Liberland Blockchain.

Territory & settlement

Can I visit or live on Liberland's territory?

Yes. Citizens can apply through the settlement programme. EU passport holders can enter for short stays without registering in Croatia; non-EU nationals follow a separate process involving Croatian authorities. Contact border@liberland.site for details.

What are the diaspora villages?

Diaspora villages are community settlements established by Liberland citizens around the world, such as The ARK eco-village and the Floating Liberland houseboat community, both near Apatin, Serbia. Learn more on the Culture page.

Is there an annual community event?

Yes — the Floating Man Festival is Liberland's flagship annual gathering, held at Ark Liberland Village near Apatin, Serbia.

Business & economy

Can I start a business under Liberland's jurisdiction?

Yes. E-Residency holders can register companies and assets and conduct business on the Liberland Market and Liberland Blockchain, under Liberland's free-market economic framework.

Does Liberland charge income tax?

No. Liberland imposes no compulsory taxes on citizens or businesses. The state and its community are funded through voluntary contributions and service fees instead.

What currencies does Liberland use?

Bitcoin is Liberland's primary currency of choice, alongside the Liberland Dollar (LLD) as a unit of account for transactions within the community.

Still have questions?

Reach out to the right team on our contact page, or start your application to become part of Liberland.

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