How to get there

Seagriculture EU
18 - 20 June 2024
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

How to get there

Here you can find more information about the following:

1) How to get from the airport to Tórshavn

2) More information about the flights to the Faroe Islands

3) More information about who needs a visa and how to obtain it

From Vagar airport to Tórshavn

There are three options how to get from the airpot to Tórshavn: By taxi, by bus or you can rent a car.

Pre-Book your taxi

It is important that you pre-book a taxi from the airport to your accommodation in Tórshavn.

It is difficult to get a taxi on the spot, therefore it is crucial that you make a booking in advance.

Pre-book your taxi NOW

Take a bus

The other option is taking a bus. Here you can find the timetable for the bus from the airport to Tórshavn and the other way around.

Check out the timetable

Rent a car

At Vagar Airport there are several car-rental companies present. The Car Rental Central is located appr. 100 m to your left when you exit the terminal building.

Rent a car

at the airport

As the Faroe Islands are becoming an increasingly popular destination for travelers seeking pristine landscapes and unique cultural experiences, reaching the Faroe Islands has become remarkably accessible.
The most common and convenient way to reach the Faroe Islands is by air. Vágar Airport (FAE) is the main international airport serving the islands.
Several airlines, including Atlantic Airways, SAS, and Widerøe, offer direct flights to the Faroe Islands from various European cities and New York.
You can reach the Faroe Islands very easily from any major city. The airlines offer convenient connections for travelers coming from various parts of the world. Copenhagen serves as a major hub for international travelers heading to the Faroe Islands.
Please book your flights well in advance to benefit from cheaper prices.

Visa

The Faroe Islands are tied to the Danish immigration policy. However, there are some differences in working, residing, and visiting the Faroe Islands compared to Denmark. If you come from a:

A. NORDIC COUNTRY

You are not obliged to hold a passport for entry to the Faroe Islands but will need a photo identity document. You may stay indefinitely in the Faroe Islands without any further permits.

B. EU-COUNTRY AND SCHENGEN COUNTRY

You do not need a visa or other permit to visit the Faroe Islands. You may enter with a passport, or, for visits, a national ID card (that includes a photo) from one of the below countries. This only applies to citizens of the below countries. It is NOT sufficient to be a foreign resident; you must be a citizen.

Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Great Britain
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lichtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland

C. OTHER COUNTRIES

Visitors from countries outside the EU and Schengen area must usually hold a passport valid for at least three months beyond the planned stay in the Faroe Islands. Depending on the nationality, a visa may also be required. The nationalities requiring a visa for entering the Faroe Islands is the same as for Denmark and can be seen here.

The Faroe Islands are NOT part of the Schengen Area. Consequently, people cannot enter the Faroe Islands based on their Schengen visas or Danish visa. When a visa is applied for at the Danish Embassy, it must be specifically for the Faroe Islands.

The conditions for obtaining a visa for the Faroe Islands are similar to the conditions for obtaining a visa for Denmark.

A visa for Denmark does not give the holder the right to enter the Faroe Islands unless it is stated in the visa, just as a visa for the Faroe Islands does not give the holder the right to enter Denmark if it is not stated in the visa.

Visa is required for entering the Faroe Islands regardless of whether the person has a residence permit in Denmark. Correspondingly, a visa is required when entering Denmark, even though the person has a residence permit in the Faroe Islands.

Further information for foreigners living in Denmark, who wish to visit the Faroe Islands, can be found here.

If in doubt, contact the airline, ferry, or cruise company you are arriving with.

WHERE TO APPLY FOR A VISA

Visas are applied for at the Royal Danish Embassy or Consulate in your country of residence.

A list of Danish Embassies and Consulates around the world can be viewed here.

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