Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) · work sponsored
EU Scheme - Employer Not Pre-Approved
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Faroe Islands EU Scheme route for EU workers whose employer is not pre-approved.
- Processing time
- Use the non-pre-approved employer EU Scheme page and the official application area to confirm current evidence, filing and follow-up.
- Government fees
- Confirm current filing fees in the official process before payment.
- Typical duration
- Work and residence permission as granted for the approved job and employer category.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Faroese Immigration Office publishes a separate EU Scheme page for applicants whose employer is not pre-approved. This distinction matters because the employer category changes the practical evidence and route selection. Applicants should match the employer status to the correct official page before filing.
Additional sources
Primary source
Faroese Immigration Office - Work permit ↗ · Faroese Immigration Office
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Primary source
Faroese Immigration Office - Application area ↗ · Faroese Immigration Office
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Primary source
Faroese Immigration Office - You want to apply for ↗ · 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 applicant is an EU worker with a Faroe Islands job offer.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- ✓The employer is not pre-approved under the EU Scheme.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- ✓The applicant and employer follow the official non-pre-approved employer instructions.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant uses the pre-approved-employer route while the employer is not pre-approved.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- !The work begins before the required Faroe Islands permission is granted.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
- ·Employment contract or job offer.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- ·Employer information and declarations requested by the official instructions.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- ·Passport or identity evidence.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
- ·Any labour, salary, accommodation or employment evidence requested by the current checklist.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the employer is not pre-approved and choose the matching official EU Scheme page.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare employer, job and identity evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the application through the official process.
After approval
Wait for permission before starting work where the route requires it.
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 EU Scheme non-pre-approved employer 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
- Official guidanceApplicantOpen Faroe Islands work-permit category ↗
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
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Related routes
EU Scheme - Pre-Approved Employer
Faroe Islands work-permit pathway for EU applicants whose employer is pre-approved under the official EU Scheme.
Third-Country Work Permit
Faroe Islands work-permit route for third-country applicants, including the sports-agreement handling referenced by the official page.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Faroe Islands site separate EU employer categories?+
Yes. It has separate EU Scheme pages for pre-approved employers and employers that are not pre-approved.
Is this the right route for a third-country national?+
No. Third-country applicants should check the official third-country work-permit page instead.
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