When it comes to traveling, there are many visa restrictions that can cause problems. But these rules and regulations may not apply in the same way for everyone. You could find yourself in a situation where you are eligible for a visa that others need to apply for. There is a process to all this, so it’s important you know about acquiring a visa for Faroe Islands for Indians.Though the passport of India is valid for travel to 26 European countries, it does not mean you are free to roam around these countries for a tourist visa. It is not that simple! Each country has its own rules and regulations and requires a different document depending on the purpose of your visit. This article deals with one unique country, Faroe Islands which needs you to obtain a visa before entering the nation.

Faroe Islands Visa For Indian

The Faroe Islands are an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark. You can reach the Faroe Islands visa requirements by clicking here and following the instructions. A lot of people travel to Faroe Islands for non-tourist purposes, including business, study and love. Although the Faroe Islands are a Scandinavian country, it falls outside of the Schengen area. This means that you will need a visa to enter the Faroe Islands unless you already have a Schengen Visa.

PASSPORT & VISAS

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.