Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) · family
Accompanying Family Member
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Faroe Islands residence-permit route for eligible family members accompanying a principal permit holder.
- Processing time
- Use the Accompanying family member page and official application area to confirm the current principal-route link, evidence and filing steps.
- Government fees
- Confirm current accompanying-family fees in the official process before payment.
- Typical duration
- Residence permission linked to the principal permit, as granted.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Faroese Immigration Office publishes an Accompanying family member page for family members linked to a principal applicant or permit holder. This route is distinct from ordinary family reunification and should be used when the family member follows a work, study or other principal route. The official page and application area should be checked before filing.
Additional sources
Primary source
Faroese Immigration Office - Application area ↗ · Faroese Immigration Office
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Faroese Immigration Office - You want to apply for ↗ · Faroese Immigration Office
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Faroese Immigration Office - Work permit ↗ · Faroese Immigration Office
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Faroese Immigration Office - Higher Education ↗ · Faroese Immigration Office
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Faroese Immigration Office - PhD study ↗ · Faroese Immigration Office
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SIRI - The Faroe Islands and Greenland ↗ · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The family member qualifies as accompanying family under the official page.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- ✓The principal applicant or permit holder has a Faroe Islands permit basis that can support accompanying family.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- ✓The family relationship and principal-permit link are documented.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
Common blockers
- !The principal route does not support accompanying family under the official page.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- !The relationship or principal-permit link is not documented.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- !The applicant assumes a Danish, Schengen or mainland Denmark permit automatically gives permission for the Faroe Islands without checking the Faroe-specific page.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- !The application uses the wrong Faroe Islands scheme, form or employer category.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- !The applicant starts work, study, family residence or long-term stay before the required Faroe Islands permit is granted.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Relationship evidence such as marriage, partnership, birth or custody documents.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- ·Principal applicant identity, application or permit evidence.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- ·Passport and identity documents for the accompanying family member.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- ·Funds, housing or support evidence requested by the current form.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Check whether the principal route supports accompanying family.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare relationship, principal-permit and identity evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the accompanying-family application through the official process.
After approval
Keep residence aligned with the principal permit and any renewal conditions.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead accompanying family member guidance ↗
Use this official Faroe Islands source to confirm the current route, application instructions, filing office, fee, processing time, biometrics and passport-handling instructions before applying or travelling.
Faroese Immigration Office · verified
- ChecklistApplicantOpen Faroe Islands application area ↗
Use this official Faroe Islands source to confirm the current route, application instructions, filing office, fee, processing time, biometrics and passport-handling instructions before applying or travelling.
Faroese Immigration Office · verified
- Official guidanceApplicantOpen Faroe Islands application area ↗
Use this official Faroe Islands source to confirm the current route, application instructions, filing office, fee, processing time, biometrics and passport-handling instructions before applying or travelling.
Faroese Immigration Office · verified
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Family Reunification
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Frequently asked questions
Is accompanying family the same as family reunification?+
Not necessarily. The Faroese Immigration Office publishes a separate Accompanying family member page, so applicants should use the route that matches the case.
Can family apply without a principal permit basis?+
The route is for family members accompanying a principal applicant or permit holder, so the principal-permit link must be checked and documented.
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