Moving to Faroe Islands from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from United Kingdom to Faroe Islands — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from United Kingdom 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?

Real numbers on people moving from United Kingdom to Faroe Islands, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
123 ↑ 23% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom 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

How United Kingdom and Faroe Islands stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
FO
0.0t

Faroe Islands performs significantly better than United Kingdom across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GB
41.4
FO
35.2
Internet accessThe World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GB
97.0%
FO
97.6%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.1%
FO
2.2%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
FO
$71,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
FO
81.3 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
FO
6.0

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Faroe Islands

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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?

With 35.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Faroe Islands can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in United Kingdom and Faroe Islands.

What language do they speak in Faroe Islands?

The official languages in Faroe Islands are Danish and Faroese. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GB FO
Population67,791,40052,269
CurrencyBritish Pound Sterling (£)Danish Krone (DKK)
LanguagesEnglishDanish, Faroese
Driving sideLeftRight
Calling code+44+298
Time zones91
Emergency number999