Moving to Faroe Islands from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ireland to Faroe Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in Danish and Faroese. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
FO
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IE
32.1
FO
35.2
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IE
95.0%
FO
97.6%

Faroe Islands performs significantly better than Ireland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IE
4.3%
FO
2.2%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
FO
$71,500

Faroe Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Ireland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IE
81.7 yrs
FO
81.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
FO
6.0

Ireland 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 Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Faroe Islands

Visa Free
Ireland 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 Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE FO
Population5,275,00452,269
CurrencyEuro (€)Danish Krone (DKK)
LanguagesEnglish, IrishDanish, Faroese
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+353+298
Time zones11
Emergency number112