Moving to Austria from Faroe Islands

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Faroe Islands live in Austria · UN DESA

Who's moving to Austria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Faroe Islands and Austria 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

FO
0.0t
AT
6.3t

Faroe Islands performs better than Austria 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

FO
35.2
AT
29.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

FO
97.6%
AT
93.0%

Faroe Islands performs better than Austria across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FO
2.2%
AT
5.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FO
$71,500
AT
$64,600

Faroe Islands performs better than Austria across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FO
81.3 yrs
AT
82.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FO
6.0
AT
3.2

Austria 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 Faroe Islands and Austria. To live, work, or study long-term in Austria, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Austria's immigration authority.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Faroe Islands

Visa Free
Austria 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 Austria?

With 29.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Austria can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Faroe Islands and Austria.

What language do they speak in Austria?

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

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At a Glance

FO AT
Population 52,269 8,913,088
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Danish, Faroese German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +298 +43
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112