Travel Vaccines and Advice for the Faroe Islands

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Faroe Islands. The National Travel Health Network and Centre and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Faroe Islands: COVID-19, rabies and tetanus.

To find out more about these vaccines, see our vaccinations page. Ready to travel safely? Book your appointment either ring or start booking online now.

No visa is required for stays under three months in the Faroe Islands. Passports must be valid for the duration of your stay.

Faroe Islands Entry Requirements
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Sources: Embassy of Norway and GOV.UK

The Faroe Islands have at Maritime Subarctic climate with cool summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures are around 10 with winters averaging at freezing.

Due to its latitude, the Faroe Islands experience drastic changes in sunlight throughout the year. In the summer months, the sun can stay out for 19 hours a day. During the winter it can stay out for as low as five hours a day.

There is nearly no crime in the Faroe Islands and it is probably one of the safest countries in the world to travel to.

If a crime occurs whilst travelling, remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime.

The Faroe Islands’ breathtaking landscape makes for a hiker’s paradise.

There are hiking trails all over the Faroe Islands, with most of the paths being old village paths. When they were used as village paths, the paths were marked by cairns (or piles of stones). Most of these cairns still remain today, marking your hiking path for you.

If you decide to go hiking in the Faroe Islands always ensure to practice safety first. Try not to hike alone, but if you do, ensure someone knows where you are going. Be aware of the weather and don’t go out if the weather looks treacherous. Lastly, don’t get too close to the large ocean cliffs, especially if they are wet and slippery.

Here are some essential items to consider for your trip to the Faroe Islands:

• A windcheater is recommended. It can be extremely windy, so you need to bring a windcheater jacket during any time of year. You should also find one that is rainproof.
• Due to the wind, a hat, scarf and gloves you are great to include.
• If you’re planning on hiking whilst in the Faroe Islands, bring proper hiking boots.
• The air can get dry in the Faroe Islands, bring moisturizer.

If you are in the Faroe Islands and have an emergency (for example, been attacked, arrested or someone has died) contact the nearest consular services. Contact the embassy before arrival if you have additional questions on entry requirements, safety concerns or are in need of assistance.

While there is no consulate or embassy in the Faroe Islands, it is served by the British embassy in Copenhagen:

British Embassy Copenhagen
Kastelsvej 36-40
DK-2100 Copenhagen
Denmark
Telephone: +45 35 44 52 00
Emergency Phone: +45 35 44 52 00
Contact Form: Click Here

If you have any questions about travelling to Faroe Islands or are wondering which jabs you may need for your trip, schedule an appointment with your local Passport Health travel medicine clinic. Ring us up at or book online now and protect yourself today.