Moving to Greece from Faroe Islands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2010
1 ↓ 50% vs 2005

people born in Faroe Islands live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Faroe Islands and Greece 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
GR
5.0t

Faroe Islands performs better than Greece across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FO
34.6
GR
44.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

FO
97.6%
GR
86.3%

Faroe Islands generally does better on infrastructure, though Greece leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FO
2.2%
GR
8.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

FO
$74,175
GR
$26,948

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

FO
83.1 yrs
GR
81.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FO
6.0
GR
3.2

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Faroe Islands

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece?

With 44.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Greece 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 Greece.

What language do they speak in Greece?

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

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At a Glance

FO GR
Population 54,900 10,413,962
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Danish, Faroese Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +298 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112