IcelandFaroe Islands: Visa-free

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Do Iceland passport holders need a visa for Faroe Islands?

Visa-free

No. Iceland passport holders do not need a visa to visit Faroe Islands for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: visitgreenland.com (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance794 km, straight line (~1h 26m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Faroe Islands136 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Denmark passport holders visiting Iceland: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Iceland passport holders need a visa for Faroe Islands?

No. Iceland passport holders do not need a visa to visit Faroe Islands for tourism.

How far is Faroe Islands from Iceland?

About 794 km in a straight line, roughly ~1h 26m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Faroe Islands?

Danish krone (DKK).

What is the emergency number in Faroe Islands?

112.

What time zone is Faroe Islands in?

Faroe (UTC+1).

What is the nearest airport to Torshavn?

Vágar Airport (FAE), about 27 km away.

How many countries can enter Faroe Islands without a visa?

136 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Faroe Islands visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Iceland

Iceland is a Nordic island country between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic Ocean, located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between Europe and North America. It is Europe's westernmost and most sparsely populated country. Its capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 35% of the country's roughly 395,000 residents. The official language of the country is Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many glacial rivers flow to the sea through the lowlands. Iceland is warmed by the Gulf Stream and has a temperate climate, despite being at a latitude just south of the Arctic Circle. Its latitude and marine influence keep summers chilly, and most of its islands have a polar climate.

CapitalReykjavik

RegionNorthern Europe

Population392.4K

Area103,000 km²

CurrencyIcelandic króna (1 USD ≈ 121.03 ISK)

LanguagesIcelandic

Calling code+354

Drives on theright

TimezoneReykjavik (UTC+0)

Nearest airportReykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV), 2 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$98,323 (2025)

Tourist arrivals488K (2020)

Climate in Reykjavik

Warmest August, coolest February, driest July, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Reykjavik, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	2.2°C	-2.5°C	164mm	43h
February	1.4°C	-2.5°C	111mm	95h
March	2.1°C	-2.2°C	101mm	174h
April	5.8°C	0.7°C	133mm	163h
May	8.6°C	3.5°C	117mm	299h
June	11.7°C	6.8°C	99mm	250h
July	12.3°C	7.8°C	64mm	337h
August	12.5°C	8.6°C	177mm	199h
September	9.1°C	4.8°C	155mm	189h
October	6.8°C	2.9°C	96mm	158h
November	3.7°C	-0.1°C	131mm	59h
December	2.8°C	-1.1°C	145mm	15h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Iceland is a stunningly beautiful place if you enjoy strange and desolate landscapes interspersed with glaciers, volcanoes, rivers and waterfalls. It is a place for hiking, ice climbing, kayaking in glacial waters, and relaxing in geothermal hot springs, and there are many tours available for those looking for a less strenuous vacation.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Surtsey
Thingvellir National Park
Vatnajökull National Park

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026Aðfangadagur

December 25, 2026Jóladagur

December 26, 2026Annar í jólum

Full source list on About.

About Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands, also known as the Faroes, are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean and a rigsdel of the Kingdom of Denmark. Located between Iceland, Norway, and the Hebrides and Shetland isles of Scotland, the islands have a population of 54,870 as of November 2025 and a land area of 1,393 km2 (538 sq mi). The official language is Faroese, which is partially mutually intelligible with Icelandic. The terrain is rugged, dominated by fjords and cliffs with sparse vegetation and few trees. As a result of their proximity to the Arctic Circle, the islands experience perpetual civil twilight during summer nights and very short winter days; nevertheless, they experience a subpolar oceanic climate and mild temperatures year-round due to the Gulf Stream. The capital, Tórshavn, receives the fewest recorded hours of sunshine of any city in the world at only 840 per year.

CapitalTorshavn

RegionNorthern Europe

Population54.9K

Area1,393 km²

CurrencyDanish krone, Faroese króna (1 USD ≈ 6.64 DKK)

LanguagesDanish, Faroese

Calling code+298

Drives on theright

TimezoneFaroe (UTC+1)

Nearest airportVágar Airport (FAE), 27 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$74,175 (2024)

Climate in Torshavn

Warmest August, coolest February, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Torshavn, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.9°C	2.3°C	116mm	68h
February	4°C	1.2°C	93mm	138h
March	4.4°C	1.2°C	97mm	197h
April	6.2°C	2.6°C	58mm	260h
May	7.3°C	3.9°C	47mm	331h
June	10°C	6.7°C	50mm	329h
July	10.3°C	7.4°C	98mm	313h
August	10.9°C	8°C	49mm	305h
September	9.7°C	6.8°C	107mm	207h
October	7.6°C	5.5°C	109mm	128h
November	7.1°C	4.2°C	103mm	61h
December	5.2°C	2.8°C	136mm	28h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Faroe or Faeroe Islands are an archipelago of 18 islands in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, with roughly 54,000 inhabitants (2022). Like Greenland, the Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory of Denmark.

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026Jólaaftanskvøld

December 25, 2026Jóladagur

December 26, 20262. Jóladagur

Full source list on About.