Moving to Faroe Islands from New Zealand
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Zealand to Faroe Islands? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Zealand 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
The numbers behind daily life in Faroe Islands compared to New Zealand.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Faroe Islands performs significantly better than New Zealand across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
New Zealand performs better than Faroe Islands across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Faroe Islands performs significantly better than New Zealand across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
New Zealand 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 New Zealand 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.
New Zealand passport holder visiting Faroe Islands
Visa FreeData: 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?
Connectivity is usually fine (Faroe Islands: 35.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Faroe Islands offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
What language do they speak in Faroe Islands?
The official languages in Faroe Islands are Danish and Faroese. In New Zealand, the official languages are English, Māori and New Zealand Sign Language.
