Travel Vaccines and Advice for the Faroe Islands

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Faroe Islands. The CDC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Faroe Islands: hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for travel to all regions, both foreign and domestic. Check with your local Passport Health clinic if immunization is offered in your area.

To find out more about these vaccines, see our vaccinations page. Ready to travel safely? Book your appointment either call or start booking online now.

Travel visas are not required to travel to the Faroe Islands if you plan to stay under 90 days.

All passports must be valid for six months beyond the intended travel dates and have two pages free four the stamp in your passport.

Faroe Islands Entry Requirements
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Sources: Embassy of Denmark and U.S. State Department

The Faroe Islands have at Maritime Subarctic climate with cool summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures are in the 50’s with winters averaging in the 30’s.

Due to its latitude, the Faroe Islands experience drastic changes in sunlight throughout the year. In the summer months, the sun can stay out for 19 hours a day. During the winter it can stay out for as low as five hours a day.

There is almost no crime in the Faroe Islands and it is probably one of the safest countries in the world to travel to.

If a crime occurs while traveling, remember that local authorities are responsible for investigating and prosecuting crime.

The Faroe Islands’ breathtaking landscape makes for a hiker’s paradise.

There are hiking trails all over the Faroe Islands, with most of the paths being old village paths. When they were used as village paths, the paths were marked by cairns (or piles of stones). Most of these cairns still remain today, marking your hiking path for you.

If you decide to go hiking in the Faroe Islands always make sure to practice safety first. Try not to hike alone, but if you do, make sure someone knows where you are going. Be aware of the weather and don’t go out if the weather looks treacherous. Lastly, don’t get too close to the large ocean cliffs, especially if they are wet and slippery.

Here are some essential items to consider for your trip to the Faroe Islands:

• A windbreaker is recommended. It can be extremely windy, so you need to bring a windbreaker jacket during any time of year. You should also find one that is rainproof.
• Due to the wind, a hat, scarf and gloves you are great to include.
• If you’re planning on hiking while in the Faroe Islands, bring proper hiking boots.
• The air can get dry in the Faroe Islands, bring moisturizer.

All Americans visiting the Faroe Islands should register online with the U.S. Department of State before departure. This will inform the office of your travel plans within the country and will allow them to reach out in the case of an emergency or evacuation.

There is no U.S. embassy in the Faroe Islands, but it is served by the embassy in Copenhagen.

U.S. Embassy Copenhagen
Dag Hammarskjölds Allé 24
2100 København Ø
Phone: (45) 33 41 71 00
Fax: (45) 3538-9616

If you have any questions about traveling to Faroe Islands or are wondering what shots you may need for your trip, schedule an appointment with your local Passport Health travel medicine clinic. Call us at or book online now and protect yourself today.