PASSPORT & VISAS
- A. NORDIC COUNTRY You are not obliged to hold a passport for entry to the Faroe Islands but will need a photo identity document. You may stay indefinitely in the Faroe Islands without any further permits.
- B. EU-COUNTRY AND SCHENGEN COUNTRY You do not need a visa or other permit to visit the Faroe Islands. ...
- C. OTHER COUNTRIES ...
Who can enter the Faroe Islands without a visa?
Citizens from the Nordic countries and EU/EAA countries are permitted to enter the Faroe Islands without a visa and can stay for up to 3 months.
Can I travel to the Faroe Islands with a Schengen visa?
If you want a visa to the Faroe Islands and also a visa to Schengen, you actually need to only fill out one single application. When you have got your single visa, you will have the advantage of being able to travel to both the Faroe Islands and any Schengen country without restrictions at all.
Do EU citizens in the Faroe Islands have free movement?
This also applies to EU citizens; since the Faroe Islands are not a member of the European Union, the regulations on free movement for citizens of EU countries do not apply to the Faroe Islands.
How can I get work in the Faroe Islands?
In order to receive permission to work and reside in the Faroe Islands, foreign nationals need to apply with the Danish Immigration Service, which will process the application in consultation with the Faroese Government.
How long do you have to have a visa to visit the Faroe Islands?
Visitors from countries where a visa is mandatory must hold a visa valid for up to three months, or a residence permit. The list of countries requiring visa for entering the Faroe Islands is the same as for Denmark and can be seen here. The Faroe Islands are not part of Schengen.
Do you need a passport to travel to Faroe Islands?
In general, EU citizens are obliged to show a valid passport when entering the Faroe Islands. In most cases, showing an ID card is not sufficient. There are, however, some exceptions.
Is the Faroe Islands part of the Schengen?
The Faroe Islands are not part of Schengen. Consequently people cannot enter the Faroe Islands based on their Schengen visas. When a visa is applied for at the Danish Embassy it must be specifically for the Faroe Islands. The conditions for obtaining a visa for the Faroe Islands are similar to the conditions for obtaining a visa for Denmark.
Do Faroe Islands have a passport?
See also Living in the Faroe Islands. Citizens of the Nordic countries, with a passport from these countries, are not obliged to show a passport, but have to be able to identify themselves ...
Do you need a visa to enter the Faroe Islands?
Visa is required for entering the Faroe Islands regardless of the person having a residence permit in Denmark. Correspondingly, a visa is required when entering Denmark, even though the person has a residence permit in the Faroe Islands.
How long is a Faroe Islands visa?
Visa not required up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Faroe Islands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of Denmark. Separate visas are required for each country. Visa not required up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Get started.
How long is a visa not required?
Visa not required up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Can you enter repetitive information on Faroe Islands visa?
We will never ask you to enter repetitive information. All data you entered is securely stored for future use, even if you apply for a different visa. This is the last visa for Faroe Islands application form you will ever see and it takes a breeze to use it.
Is Faroe Islands open?
Faroe Islands is open for travel from some countries. Vaccinated travelers, who have completed their vaccination at least eight days prior to their journey, are not required to self-isolate after arrival but will still adhere to all health recommendations put forward by the government.
How to get permission to work in Faroe Islands?
In order to receive permission to work and reside in the Faroe Islands, foreign nationals need to apply with the Danish Immigration Service, which will process the application in consultation with the Faroese Government.
How long can you stay in Faroe Islands?
Citizens from the Nordic countries and EU/EAA countries are permitted to enter the Faroe Islands without a visa and can stay for up to 3 months.
Is the Faroe Islands a member of the EU?
This also applies to EU citizens; since the Faroe Islands are not a member of the European Union , the regulations on free movement for citizens of EU countries do not apply to the Faroe Islands.
A. Nordic Country
B. EU-country and Schengen Country
- You do not need a visa or other permit to visit the Faroe Islands. You may enter with a passport, or, for visits, a national ID card (that includes a photo) from one of the below countries. This only applies to citizens of the below countries. It is NOT sufficient to be a foreign resident; you must be a citizen. Austria Belgium Bulgaria Croatia Cyp...
C. Other Countries
- Visitors from countries outside the EU and Schengen area must usually hold a passport valid for at least three months beyond the planned stay in the Faroe Islands. Depending on the nationality, a visa may also be required. The nationalities requiring a visa for entering the Faroe Islands is the same as for Denmark and can be seen here. The Faroe Islands are NOT part of the Schengen Ar…
Where to Apply For A Visa
- Visas are applied for at the Royal Danish Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence. A list of Danish Embassies and Consulates around the world can be viewed here.