Faroe Islands travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Faroe Islands with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Faroe Islands.

Faroe Islands travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to the Faroe Islands with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Faroe Islands - quick facts
Flight time✝ 5 hours
Time difference UK +0 hours
Language(s) Danish
Currency Danish Krone, Faroese Krona
Electricity C + E + F + K plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Faroe Islands travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Faroe Islands from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Faroe Islands.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Faroe Islands travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Faroe Islands with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Faroe Islands, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Faroe Islands covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the Faroe Islands with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Faroe Islands FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Faroe Islands including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to the Faroe Islands due to Covid-19?

Faroe Islands is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for the Faroe Islands.

Check out Ministry of Health, Faroe Islands for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from the Faroe Islands?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from the Faroe Islands. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to the Faroe Islands from the UK?

The flight time to the Faroe Islands from the UK is typically 5 hours.

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What is the time difference between the Faroe Islands and the UK?

The time difference between the Faroe Islands and the UK is UK time+0 hours.

What is the main language spoken in the Faroe Islands?

The main language spoken in the Faroe Islands is Danish.

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What is the currency in the Faroe Islands?

The currency in the Faroe Islands is the Danish Krone (DKK) and the Faroese Krona (FOK).

Which plugs are used in the Faroe Islands?

Faroe Islands uses electrical plug type C + E + F + K (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the Faroe Islands?

They drive on the right side of the road in the Faroe Islands.

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