Moving to Faroe Islands from Denmark

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Denmark to Faroe Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Denmark to Faroe Islands.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Denmark to Faroe Islands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
4,150 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Denmark live in Faroe Islands · UN DESA

Who's moving to Faroe Islands?

Top countries of origin for Faroe Islands's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Denmark and Faroe Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DK
4.3t
FO
0.0t

Faroe Islands performs significantly better than Denmark across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DK
45.0
FO
35.2

Denmark performs better than Faroe Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DK
5.1%
FO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DK
$72,000
FO
$71,500

Denmark generally does better on employment & economy, though Faroe Islands leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DK
81.7 yrs
FO
81.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DK
3.0
FO
6.0

Denmark generally does better on family life, though Faroe Islands leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Denmark and Faroe Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Faroe Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Faroe Islands's immigration authority.

Denmark passport

Denmark passport holder visiting Faroe Islands

Visa Free
Denmark passport holders can enter Faroe Islands without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Faroe Islands?

With 35.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Faroe Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Denmark and Faroe Islands.

What language do they speak in Faroe Islands?

The official languages in Faroe Islands are Danish and Faroese. In Denmark, the official language is Danish.

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At a Glance

DK FO
Population 5,920,767 52,269
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Danish Danish, Faroese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +45 +298
Time zones 5 1
Emergency number 112