Faroe Islands short-stay visa and visa-free visit
The Faroe Islands are a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark with their own immigration authority, Útlendingastovan. They are outside the Schengen Area, so a Danish or other Schengen visa does not allow entry. Visa nationals need a visa specifically valid for the Faroe Islands, applied for through Danish missions; one application can cover both a Faroe and a Schengen visa. Nordic citizens can enter, live and work freely.
Visiting Faroe Islands
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Life in Faroe Islands
Money
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Currency
Danish Krone
DKK
Danish Krone
Tax
13–30%
Income tax (national)
VAT (MVG) 25%
National tax starts above kr. 65,000 (30% above kr. 600,000); plus flat municipal tax of 16%-21.5% (2026 average 19.95%) and church tax 0.6%-0.9% for members.
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Who it’s for
Visitors to the Faroe Islands for up to 90 days.
Eligibility
Visa-free nationals
Citizens of visa-free countries need no visa; certain diplomatic, service, official or special passport holders may also be visa-free.
Visa nationals
Need a visa valid for the Faroe Islands. A Schengen visa, residence permit, residence card or D visa does not give Faroe entry.
Nordic citizens
Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden may enter, reside and work freely.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistVisa application (same form as a Danish visa)
- FeesFaroe visa
- Steps to applyCheck if your nationality needs a visa
The full requirements are for members
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- 2 documents
- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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