Moving to Faroe Islands from Germany

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Germany to Faroe Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Germany to Faroe Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish and Faroese.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Germany to Faroe Islands, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
29 ↑ 32% vs 2015

people born in Germany 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Germany to Faroe Islands.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DE
6.9t
FO
0.0t

Faroe Islands performs significantly better than Germany 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

DE
45.0
FO
35.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

DE
91.0%
FO
97.6%

Germany generally does better on infrastructure, though Faroe Islands leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

DE
3.0%
FO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DE
$61,900
FO
$71,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

DE
81.5 yrs
FO
81.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DE
3.2
FO
6.0

Germany 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 Germany 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.

Germany passport

Germany passport holder visiting Faroe Islands

Visa Free
Germany 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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Faroe Islands has 35.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

What language do they speak in Faroe Islands?

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

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At a Glance

DE FO
Population 84,316,622 52,269
Currency Euro (€) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages German Danish, Faroese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +49 +298
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112