Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are free to enter, reside and work in the Faroe Islands. Citizens of an EU/EEA country, or of one of the following visa-free countries – including the United Kingdom – are permitted to enter the Faroe Islands without a visa and can stay for up to 3 months.
Citizens of a country with a visa requirement must have a short stay visa to enter, see here. A visa to enter Denmark or another Schengen country is not valid for entry into the Faroe Islands.
The Faroe Islands are not a member of the EU or a part of the Schengen Agreement. If you need a visa to enter the Faroe Islands, you will most likely also need a Schengen visa, since most travel goes through a Schengen country, such as Denmark.
In the United Kingdom, it is possible to apply for a short-stay visa at the Visa Application Centre, VFS Global in Edinburgh, London and Manchester. Please visit the VFS website for more information.
Applications will be processed at the Embassy of Denmark in London. Inquiries should be referred to the VFS centre where the application was submitted.
Please note that in Denmark you are not allowed to take up residence or work on a Schengen visa. If you plan to work or stay longer than 90 days in Denmark, you need to apply for a residence and/or work permit.
- Longer term residence and work permits
Citizens of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are free to enter, reside and work in the Faroe Islands.
Citizens from all other countries need a Work and Residence Permit before they can take up residence or employment in the Faroe Islands. This also applies to citizens of the United Kingdom and EU countries. Since the Faroe Islands are not a member of the EU, the regulations on free movement for citizens of EU countries do not apply to the Faroe Islands.
The Faroese EU-scheme, which provides for more flexible processing of applications for work permits from citizen of EU countries, no longer applies to British nationals. British citizens wishing to apply for or extend a residence and work permit based in the Faroe Islands must therefore meet the general requirements in the Faroese Aliens Act, and the application form FO1 must be used in these cases.
Read more on the Faroese Immigration Office website.
The Danish Immigration Service also has guidance for British citizens on residence in Denmark based on the Withdrawal Agreement between the EU and the United Kingdom. See more here.
In the United Kingdom, it is possible to apply for a residence and work permit (long-stay visa) at the Visa Application Centre, VFS Global in Edinburgh, London and Manchester. Please visit the VFS website for more information.
Applications will be processed at the Embassy of Denmark in London. Inquiries should be referred to the VFS centre where the application was submitted.
For general guidance regarding living and working in the Faroe Islands, including the laws and regulations relating to immigration, as well as information about the permit application process and requirements, please see the website of the Faroese Immigration Office.
For guidance regarding taxation on earnings in the Faroe Islands for UK residents, see the 2007 Faroes-UK Double Taxation Convention in force, managed on the UK side by HM Revenue & Customs and on the Faroese side by TAKS, which has a helpful overview on tax here.
A range of practical information for new residents in the Faroe Islands is contained in the publication “New to the Faroe Islands” compiled by the Faroese Immigration Office.
FAQs
Nonimmigrant visa holders are typically required to have a work permit (EAD) before being hired to work in the U.S. In most cases, lawful or conditional permanent residents and nonimmigrants authorized to work in the U.S. for a specific employer may not need a work permit.
Is a residence permit the same as a work permit? ›
A residence permit: is a document issued by a government that grants a foreign citizen permission to stay in the country for a specified period of time. It is also known as a long-term visa or a work permit. It is valid for an extended period of time, usually for a year or longer.
Is work permit the same as residency? ›
Certain work visas may offer a pathway to permanent residency, commonly known as a green card, allowing individuals to live and work permanently in the U.S. Work permits, while necessary for temporary employment, do not inherently provide a direct route to permanent residency.
Do residents need work permit? ›
Who Can Work Without Applying for a Work Permit? Green card holders (lawful permanent residents) do not need to apply for a work permit.
What is the difference between work permit and permanent residence? ›
1. Duration: PR visas offer long-term or indefinite permission to reside in a country, while work permits are temporary and have a specific validity period.
Does a work permit make you a permanent resident? ›
An Employment Authorization Card only allows you to work in the United States during the period listed on the card (the issuance date to the expiration date). It does not allow you to travel or live permanently in the United States. A Green Card gives you all these rights and more.
Who gets a residence permit? ›
If you are granted leave to enter the UK for more than six months you will receive a biometric residence permit after arrival in the UK. How do I travel to the UK without my biometric residence permit? Successful applicants will be issued with a vignette in their passport which is valid for 30 days.
Is a green card a residence permit? ›
Having a Green Card (officially known as a Permanent Resident Card (PDF, 1.69 MB) allows you to live and work permanently in the United States. The steps you must take to apply for a Green Card will vary depending on your individual situation.
Is temporary residence same as work permit? ›
No, as a temporary resident permit holder, you are only authorized to enter Canada as a temporary visitor. A work or study permit, or a temporary resident visa (TRV) is not the same as a temporary resident permit. TRV documents are marked as visas, study or work permits.
Do I need a work permit if I have a green card? ›
Once USCIS approves your green card application, your work permit will automatically terminate. As a permanent resident, you will no longer need a separate work permit. You will be authorized to work in the United States even before your physical green card arrives..
For example, an EAD application of an F-1 academic student may take two months to process in the USCIS Potomac Service Center. On the other hand, an individual with a pending I-485 adjustment application and applying for a work permit in the California Service Center may wait for 21 months.
Can I get fired if my work permit expires? ›
If your employer asks you questions about your EAD expiration date, you should be honest. If there are other options to get a new work permit in the future, let your boss know that you are working on it. Unfortunately, your employer can legally terminate your employment once your work EAD expires.
How long can you live in the U.S. without a green card? ›
Otherwise, with a B-1/B-2 Visitor Visa, you could stay in America for up to 6 months during a 12-month time period. An H-1B Work Visa will allow you to live and work in the USA for up to 3 years; it can be renewed for an additional 3 years; and there is an option to apply for a US Permanent Resident Green Card.
What is the difference between work permit and resident permit? ›
Residence permits often offer the possibility of renewal, allowing you to extend your stay by meeting specific criteria. Work visas might be tied to the duration of your employment contract and may or may not be renewable.
How do I change my work permit to permanent resident? ›
Below are the steps leading from the work permit to PR Canada:
- Complete the online application.
- Create your Express Entry profile.
- Prepare your supporting documents and certificates.
- Find an eligible job.
- Improve your score by one or more of the following methods:
In most cases, it takes about two years for a green card to become available, and the entire process takes around three years.
Is temporary resident permit same as work permit? ›
Note: A work or study permit, or a Temporary Resident visa is not a Temporary Resident Permit. These documents are clearly marked as visas or work and study permits.
What is the meaning of residence permit? ›
A residence permit (less commonly residency permit) is a document or card required in some regions, allowing a foreign national to reside in a country for a fixed or indefinite length of time. These may be permits for temporary residency, or permanent residency. The exact rules vary between regions.
What is your work permit? ›
A work permit is a legal document granting official permission to individuals to seek employment, work, and earn a salary in a foreign country, ensuring their employment is recognized and protected under local laws.
