Moving to Faroe Islands from Thailand

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Thailand to Faroe Islands? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Thailand 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Thailand to Faroe Islands.

Living there in 2020
138 ↑ 23% vs 2015

people born in Thailand 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

The numbers behind daily life in Faroe Islands compared to Thailand.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TH
4.0t
FO
0.0t

Faroe Islands performs significantly better than Thailand 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

TH
17.5
FO
35.2
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TH
85.0%
FO
97.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TH
0.9%
FO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$21,100
FO
$71,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TH
77.7 yrs
FO
81.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
6.5
FO
6.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Faroe Islands

Visa Required
Thailand passport holders need a visa to enter Faroe Islands.

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?

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 Thailand, the official language is Thai.

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At a Glance

TH FO
Population 69,648,117 52,269
Currency Thai Baht (THB) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Thai Danish, Faroese
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +66 +298
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191