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🇫🇴 Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) · family

Family Reunification

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 30 June 2026

Official Faroe Islands residence route for eligible family reunification cases.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyResidence permission as granted for the approved family basis.
Processing time
Use the Family reunification page and application area to confirm the current application channel, evidence and processing notes.
Government fees
Confirm current family-reunification fees with the official page or application channel before payment.
Typical duration
Residence permission as granted for the approved family basis.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 30 June 2026Faroese Immigration Office ↗
OverviewSourcesEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

Overview

The Faroese Immigration Office publishes a Family reunification page for applicants who want to join family in the Faroe Islands. Family cases should use this official page and the application area to confirm relationship, sponsor, residence, income, housing, identity and filing requirements before applying. Applicants should not rely on mainland Denmark family guidance without checking the Faroe Islands page.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You need an approved sponsor in Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) before applying. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    Faroese Immigration Office - Application area ↗ · Faroese Immigration Office

    Link last verified: 30 June 2026

  • Primary source

    Faroese Immigration Office - You want to apply for ↗ · Faroese Immigration Office

    Link last verified: 30 June 2026

  • Primary source

    Faroese Immigration Office ↗ · Faroese Immigration Office

    Link last verified: 30 June 2026

  • Primary source

    SIRI - The Faroe Islands and Greenland ↗ · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)

    Link last verified: 30 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The applicant fits a family-reunification basis covered by the official Faroe Islands page.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
  • ✓The family relationship and sponsor residence basis can be documented.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
  • ✓The applicant uses the current official instructions and evidence list.Faroese Immigration Office ↗

Common blockers

  • !The relationship, sponsor or residence basis is not documented.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
  • !The applicant relies on mainland Denmark family guidance without confirming the Faroe Islands process.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

  • ·Passport and identity documents.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
  • ·Marriage, partnership, birth, custody or relationship evidence requested for the case.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
  • ·Sponsor residence, identity and financial or housing evidence requested by the official instructions.Faroese Immigration Office ↗
  • ·Translations, legalisations or declarations requested by the current checklist.Faroese Immigration Office ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Confirm the family basis on the official Faroe Islands family-reunification page.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Prepare relationship, sponsor and identity evidence.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Submit the official family application form and supporting documents.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Follow any arrival, residence-card, extension or renewal instructions after approval.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Read Faroe Islands family reunification 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 30 June 2026

  2. ChecklistApplicant
    Open 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 30 June 2026

  3. Official guidanceApplicant
    Open 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 30 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Accompanying Family Member

    Faroe Islands residence-permit route for eligible family members accompanying a principal permit holder.

  • Permanent Residence Permit

    Official Faroe Islands route for eligible long-term residents applying for permanent residence.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Faroe Islands have its own family-reunification page?+−

Yes. The Faroese Immigration Office publishes a Family reunification page under its application area.

Can I rely only on Denmark family guidance?+−

No. The Faroe Islands have a distinct application area, so applicants should check the Faroe Islands page and current application instructions.

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