Autonomous territory

Residency in the Faroe Islands

Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands are a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark with their own immigration arrangements outside the EU. Local employment, higher education, and family ties can support residence. Nordic citizens have separate mobility rights, while other applicants use Faroese permits, including a dedicated employment scheme for eligible EU citizens.

Ways to qualify

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Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Faroe Islands EU-Citizen Work Permit EU citizens with qualifying Faroese jobs can use a special work scheme while the island’s labor-market conditions keep it open. residency Faroe Islands Fast Track Work Permit A full-time offer from a Faroese employer approved for Fast Track can support residence and work permission under the scheme’s conditions. residency Faroe Islands Work Permit A qualifying Faroese job offer can support a residence and work permit when the role, pay and applicant meet the local employment rules. residency

Family

For joining a partner, parent, or child who already lives there — or claiming citizenship through marriage.

Faroe Islands Family Residence Qualifying partners, children and certain parents can apply to join an eligible resident in the Faroe Islands under local family rules. residency Faroe Islands Worker-Family Residence Qualifying partners and minor children can join a Faroese worker when the sponsor’s income meets the applicable household-support requirement. residency

Study

Routes to study there, and often to stay on and work after you graduate.

Faroe Islands Student Residence Students admitted to an approved full-time higher-education program can apply for Faroese residence with evidence of support and language ability. residency