Moving to Estonia from Faroe Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Faroe Islands to Estonia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Faroe Islands to Estonia, and you’d need to navigate life in Estonian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Faroe Islands to Estonia.

Living there in 2015
1

people born in Faroe Islands live in Estonia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Estonia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Estonia compared to Faroe Islands.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FO
0.0t
EE
7.8t

Faroe Islands performs better than Estonia 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
EE
40.4

Estonia performs significantly 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

FO
2.2%
EE
6.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FO
$71,500
EE
$42,000

Faroe Islands performs better than Estonia 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
EE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FO
6.0
EE
3.4

Faroe Islands generally does better on family life, though Estonia leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Estonia passport

Estonia passport holder visiting Faroe Islands

Visa Free
Estonia 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 Estonia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Estonia: 40.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Estonia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Estonia?

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

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At a Glance

FO EE
Population 52,269 1,211,524
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Danish, Faroese Estonian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +298 +372
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112