Moving to Faroe Islands from Samoa

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Samoa 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 Samoa to Faroe Islands.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

WS
1.6t
FO
0.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

WS
0.9
FO
34.6
Internet access United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

share of households with internet

WS
75.3%
FO
97.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WS
5.0%
FO
2.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

WS
$5,873
FO
$74,175

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

WS
71.8 yrs
FO
83.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

WS
12.3
FO
6.0

Faroe Islands performs significantly better than Samoa across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2018–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2022). How we calculate this

Can you move from Samoa to Faroe Islands?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Samoa 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.

Samoa passport

Samoa passport holder visiting Faroe Islands

Visa Free
Samoa 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 34.6 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 Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.

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At a Glance

WS FO
Population 219,306 54,900
Currency Samoan Tala (WST) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages English, Samoan Danish, Faroese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +685 +298
Time zones 1 1