Faroe Islands work and residence permit
third-country, Fast Track and EU schemes
Non-Nordic nationals need a residence and work permit from Útlendingastovan to work in the Faroe Islands. Routes include a general third-country route (with a Sports Agreement), Fast Track Faroe Islands for approved employers, and EU schemes. Pay and conditions must meet Faroese standards and jobs are normally full time (40 hours).
Life in Faroe Islands
Money
2
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
Third-country nationals with a job offer from a Faroese employer.
Eligibility
Demand for skills
Assessment normally depends on whether your labour and qualifications are in demand and whether the job is specialised enough; available local professionals may be considered.
Pay and terms
Your pay and terms must not be worse than Faroese norms in the field, and the job is normally full time.
40 hours per week
Normal hours
Official wording
Must not be worse than Faroese norms in the field; normally full time at 40 hours per week.
Fast Track
Your employer must be Fast Track approved, and Faroese unemployment must not exceed 3.5%.
3.5%
Fast Track limit
Official wording
Employer must be Fast Track approved; Faroese unemployment must not exceed 3.5%.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementSports Agreement
- Document checklistCopy of all passport pages
- FeesWork permit application
The full requirements are for members
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- 2 more requirements
- 4 documents
- 1 fee
- 3 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Faroe Islands
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- United KingdomGraduate visa
- GrenadaGrenada Work Permit (Foreign Nationals and Commonwealth Citizens (Employment) Act, Cap. 115)
- GeorgiaGeorgia right to work (labour activity permit) with work residence permit or D1 visa – labour migration rules in force from 1 March 2026
- GuernseyGuernsey Employment Permit (immigration) with Population Management permit
- GhanaWork and Residence Permit
