Faroe Islands (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) · family
Family Reunification
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Official Faroe Islands residence route for eligible family reunification cases.
- 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
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.
Additional sources
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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Primary source
SIRI - The Faroe Islands and Greenland ↗ · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)
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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
Check the route fit
Confirm the family basis on the official Faroe Islands family-reunification page.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare relationship, sponsor and identity evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the official family application form and supporting documents.
After approval
Follow any arrival, residence-card, extension or renewal instructions after approval.
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 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
- 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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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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