Faroe Islands — Entry Requirements
Visa-free entry
British passport
Cost
Free
Free
Processing time
N/A — no advance application required
How long you can stay
Up to 90 days
Last checked
2026-10-18We scan official government sources daily to keep this as up to date as possible
Documents you need
- Passport validity
- Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date
- Proof of onward travel
- May be requested at the border
- Proof of accommodation
- May be requested at the border
- Proof of funds
- May be requested at the discretion of the immigration officer
Money
- Extra fees
- No visa fee for visa-free entry
- Departure tax
- Usually included in your flight ticket price
Health
- Health requirements
- No routine vaccination requirement for UK travellers
- Vaccinations
- Faroe Islands vaccine recommendations (TravelHealthPro) ↗ NHS travel vaccination guidance ↗
Rules & notes
- Notes
- British passport holders can visit the Faroe Islands visa-free for up to 90 days. Important: the Faroe Islands are part of the Kingdom of Denmark but are NOT in the EU or Schengen Area — a Schengen visa does not automatically cover entry here, it must specifically state 'valid for the Faroe Islands'.
Sources (1 official government page)
The information on this page is drawn from the following official government pages:
Government travel requirements can change. Always verify on the official site before travelling.
Ready to apply? Apply on the official Faroe Islands government site ↗