Faroe Islands visa requirements for British citizens
We don't have the rules for british citizens visiting the Faroe Islands yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.
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Faroe Islands
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- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check the destination's official government website before you travel.
Ways into Faroe Islands
Check visa-free entry or get a visa for the Faroe Islands.
Visa not required For your passportVisa-free passport visitsPeople with passports on the visa-free list can make short visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Check your nationality and passport rules on the official list.
- Bring your passport, visit details and proof of funds.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Proof of visit purpose
- Funds for stay and return
- Normally, the 90 days cover the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Schengen together.
- Count all visits within any 180 days.
Visa not required For your passportSpecial passport entrySome diplomatic, service and other listed passport types allow visa-free visits.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check the official list for your exact passport type.
- Bring that passport.
Documents required
- Passport that meets exemption rules
- Your passport type matters, not just your nationality.
- Short visits normally share the combined 90-day limit.
Visa not requiredResidence card entrySome Danish, EU or Schengen residence cards allow short visits without a visa.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your exact residence document against current Danish entry rules.
- Bring your physical card and valid travel document.
Documents required
- Valid physical residence card
- Valid passport or travel document
- An expired card does not count while you wait for renewal.
- A long-stay visa is not a residence card.
Sources (32)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Faroese Police — Visa and border entry
- Faroese Police — Foreign nationals and short stays
- Danish Immigration Service — Faroese entry, updated 6 November 2026
- Danish Immigration Service — March 2026 residence-card change
- Danish Immigration Service — Nationality and passport exemptions
- Danish Immigration Service — Visa-free conditions and combined stay allowance
- ApplyVisa — Official application and payment portal
- Danish Foreign Ministry — Visa application procedure
- Danish Foreign Ministry — 2026 fee schedule
- Danish missions in the United States — North American visa hub
- Danish Embassy London — Faroese-only visa checklist
- Danish Embassy India — Visa and passport information
- Danish Embassy India — Faroese application submission and visa questions
- Faroese Representation in London — Residence and work permits
- Faroese Representation in Tel Aviv — Visas and work permits
- Faroese Immigration Office — Visa applications; contains older residence-card guidance
- Faroese Immigration Office — Official permit routes
- Danish Immigration Service — Business visits
- Danish Immigration Service — Cultural visits
- Faroese Immigration Office — Higher education
- Faroese Immigration Office — Doctoral study
- Faroese Immigration Office — Basic and youth education
- Faroese Immigration Office — Employment schemes
- Faroese Immigration Office — Standard employment and Sports Agreement
- Faroese Immigration Office — European Union scheme with approved employer
- Faroese Immigration Office — European Union scheme without employer pre-approval
- Faroese Immigration Office — Fast Track
- Faroese Immigration Office — Family reunification
- Faroese Immigration Office — Accompanying family
- Faroese Immigration Office — Internship
- Faroese Immigration Office — Au pair
- Faroese Immigration Office — Religious workers
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs C E F KAdapter needed
- MoneyDKK kr
- Time+8h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageDanish
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Faroe Islands trip
Best time to go: The tourist season runs from May to September, with most visitors arriving in July and August. Choose late May or early June to avoid the busiest period.
- GásadalurThis village on Vágar has traditional houses, a mountain backdrop and a waterfall falling from a high cliff.
- ViðareiðiThe islands' northernmost settlement sits between two hills. One is the third-highest in the islands.
- SlættaratindurAt 880 metres, this is the highest mountain in the Faroes. The summit is often covered in fog.
- BeinisvørðThis 470-metre sea cliff on Suðuroy has wide coastal views. Take great care near the edge, where the ground drops away suddenly.
About Faroe Islands
The Faroe Islands are a self-governing archipelago of eighteen islands within the Danish realm.
- Capital
- Tórshavn
- Money
- Danish krone (kr), Faroese króna (kr)
- Languages
- Danish, Faroese
- Time zone
- UTC+00:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +298
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Questions
Do british citizens need a visa for the Faroe Islands?
We don't have the rules for british citizens visiting the Faroe Islands yet. Ask the embassy before you travel.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to the Faroe Islands?
Croatia, San Marino and Ukraine can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Faroe Islands are easier for british citizens?
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland Ireland, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Faroe Islands?
Check the destination's official government website before you travel.
What money is used in the Faroe Islands?
Danish krone (kr) and Faroese króna (kr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Faroe Islands?
Danish and Faroese.
How strong is the United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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