The Faroe Islands are tied to the Danish immigration policy. However, there are some differences between working, residing, and visiting the Faroe Islands and Denmark.

If you come from a:

A. NORDIC COUNTRY

You are not obliged to hold a passport to enter the Faroe Islands, but you will need a photo identity document. You may stay indefinitely without any further permits.

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 following countries. This only applies to citizens of the following countries. It is NOT sufficient to be a foreign resident; you must be a citizen.

Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lichtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

C. OTHER COUNTRIES

Visitors from countries outside the EU and the 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 to enter the Faroe Islands are the same as those in Denmark, which can be seen here.

The Faroe Islands are NOT part of the Schengen Area. Consequently, people cannot enter the Faroe Islands based on their Schengen or Danish 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 those for obtaining a visa for Denmark. A Schengen visa does not automatically allow entry to the Faroe Islands — your visa must specifically state “valid for the Faroe Islands.” The Faroe Islands have separate visa rules, even though they belong to the Kingdom of Denmark.

A visa is required to enter the Faroe Islands regardless of whether the person has a residence permit in Denmark. Correspondingly, a visa is needed when entering Denmark, even though the person has a residence permit in the Faroe Islands.

Further information for foreigners in Denmark who wish to visit the Faroe Islands can be found here.

If in doubt, contact the airline, ferry, or cruise company you are arriving with.

Schengen Update: New EU Border Rules (from 12 October 2025)

From 12 October 2025, the EU will introduce the Entry/Exit System (EES) — a new digital border system that replaces manual passport stamping for non-EU/EEA/Swiss travellers entering or leaving the Schengen Area.

Although the Faroe Islands are not part of the EU or Schengen, many visitors travel via Denmark or another Schengen country.
If you do, you may be asked to register fingerprints and a facial image when entering or leaving the Schengen Area. Travellers are advised to arrive early at airports, as the new system may cause longer queues. Manual passport stamping will gradually end by April 2026.
 

More information:
- uim.dk – Entry/Exit System (EES)
- nyidanmark.dk – Visa for the Faroe Islands

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 worldwide can be viewed here.