SAILING TO THE FAROE ISLANDS
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Sailing into the Faroe Islands offers a unique perspective on the islands and their dramatic coastline. If you arrive by yacht or another pleasure craft from abroad, you must complete a few important formalities before going ashore.
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
All pleasure craft arriving from abroad must be reported to Faroese Customs. Visit the official TAKS website for current notification requirements, contact details and the forms you need to submit before arrival.
BORDER CONTROL
Border control requirements depend on where you are sailing from and the nationality of those on board. The captain may be required to submit a list of crew members and passengers or report the arrival to the harbour master or police.
Always check the latest official information before setting sail.
Sailing with care
The Faroese authorities have recently introduced a sustainability fee to support nature, local communities and the continued development of tourism across the islands. The fee also applies to visitors staying aboard sailboats and motorboats. Please check with the local harbour how the fee is collected when you berth.
ARRIVING AT YOUR CHOSEN HARBOUR
Facilities and arrival procedures vary between harbours. Contact the local harbour master before arrival for information about berthing, local conditions and available services.
Practical information for visiting yachts is currently available for:
Information about additional harbours will be added as it becomes available.
PETS AND RESTRICTED GOODS
Special regulations apply if you are travelling with animals or carrying certain food products, medicines or other restricted goods. Check the current customs and veterinary requirements well before departure.
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MORE PRACTICAL SAILING INFORMATION
For an overview of harbours across the Faroe Islands, as well as harbour images, tidal current charts, weather information and other useful resources for sailors, visit Marina.fo.
The website is mainly available in Faroese, but many of its maps and visual resources are easy to navigate. Look for “Havnir” for harbour information and “Streymkort” for tidal current charts.
