The Faroe Islands are a popular tourist destination in high demand. Despite belonging to Denmark, the islands are not included in the Schengen area. In view of this, Russians need a visa document to visit the region.

Registration procedure

To obtain a visa, a citizen needs to apply to one of the diplomatic institutions of Denmark. Submission of documents is made at least 14 days before the date of entry. Similar requirements are imposed on Belarusians, Ukrainians and citizens of other CIS countries.

Required Documentation

A standard visa to the Faroe Islands is issued after submitting the following official papers to the visa center:

• International passport.
• Photos in the amount of 2 pieces, having a size of 3.5x4.5 cm.
• A copy of the passport of a citizen of Russia.
• A completed application form.
• Certificate from the employer about official employment.
• A document confirming the hotel reservation.
• Insurance.

It must be remembered that the passport must contain at least 2 blank pages. In some cases, in order to obtain a permit, you must provide return tickets for the plane.

Traveling with a child

To obtain a visa to visit the resort for children, you must provide a copy of the child's birth certificate to the visa center. In the case when minors are accompanied by one of the parents, it is mandatory to have a notarized agreement to leave from the other partner.

In the case of visiting the islands by a child accompanied by third parties (other than parents), an agreement from both parents must be provided in order to obtain an entry document. An exception is situations in which one or both parents are absent, deprived of the rights to the child, or are in an unknown place. At the same time supporting documents are presented.

Processing time

Consideration of the questionnaire and verification of the applicant's papers, as a rule, last from 8 to 10 business days. An increase in the preparation period is possible if the immigration service of the islands is involved in the process. At the same time, the processing time is increased to 60 days. Transit and business visa documents are prepared in 5 working days.

In most cases, the documentation is subject to verification by the immigration service, especially if the tourist does not use the services of an operator or agency, but travels independently. At the same time, the probability of refusal to obtain an entry certificate increases.

Validity periods

The period for which a visa remains valid depends on its type. Conventionally, entry documents are divided into short-term and long-term.

The first ones include:

• Transit visa. Provided to persons for whom the Faroe Islands is a non-final destination. The duration of the visa is 5 days. At the same time, passengers are prohibited from leaving the transit zone.
• Tourist visa. It is issued to persons whose purpose of visiting is to see cultural and historical sights, get acquainted with the local color, participate in national festivals and other events. The allowed length of stay corresponds to the duration of the hotel reservation period.
• Guestbook. Provided to persons with the purpose of visiting friends or relatives who are citizens of Denmark. An invitation document is required for entry. It, in addition to other information about the visit of a foreign guest, indicates the duration of his stay in the Faroe Islands.

Long-term visas to the Faroe Islands for Russians also include business visas. They are provided to persons whose purpose of visiting is contract employment or study at local educational institutions. The duration of the entry document directly depends on the terms of the contract.

Insurance

To visit the Faroe Islands, a guest must have an insurance policy without fail. This is especially true for persons applying for a multiple-entry visa. On subsequent visits, a certified certificate of health insurance must be provided.

Primary requirements:

• The insurance policy is valid on the territory of the Faroe Islands and the Schengen countries.
• If it is necessary to urgently return home, the policy fully covers the expenses of the tourist.
• The validity period of the policy is 15 days longer than the time spent on the islands.
• The insurance coverage provided by the policy is at least 30,000 euros.

How to get a visa to the Faroe Islands in 2019

Do I need a visa for the Faroe Islands?

The Faroe Islands belong to the Danish Crown, but at the same time they are an autonomy that has not entered into the Schengen Agreement. Based on this, Russian tourists need a separate tourist visa to enter the territory of the islands. You can apply for it at the consulate or by contacting the nearest visa center.

How much does a visa to the Faroe Islands cost?

The cost of an entry visa for residents of Russia is 35 euros. During the processing of documents at the visa office, the services provided are paid in the amount of 27 euros. Disabled people and young children do not pay anything.

What documents are required for a visa to the Faroe Islands?

To obtain an entry permit for a visit to the Faroe Islands, Russian tourists need to prepare a small package of documents, which includes:

International passport with two blank sheets for visa and stamps. The first page should be scanned in advance;

If there are other marks in the passport, a photocopy of all is made;

Completed application form in English and signed by hand;

A copy of the internal passport of a citizen of the Russian Federation;

Two color photographs of the established sample. One photo is pasted into the questionnaire;

Evidence of a hotel room reservation for the period of rest or an invitation letter;

A sheet with information about the applicant from the place of work with the signature of the head and the seal of the organization. It is desirable to indicate the salary at the level of 500 euros;

Certificate from the bank to prove the availability of a sufficient level of funds (50 euros / day / person) for the period of travel;

Medical insurance policy valid for the entire trip plus 15 days, and with a minimum amount of coverage of 30,000 euros;

One-way flights and back;

Approximate route of movement while on the islands;

Consent to the processing of personal data;

Students and pupils submit a notice from the educational institution, a letter from the parents stating that they are funding the child's trip, a copy of the first page of the sponsor's passport with personal data, and a copy of the birth certificate.

For minor children recorded in the passport of relatives, a separate visa is pasted.

Visa to the Faroe Islands on your own, registration and receipt

After all the documents are collected, the applicant must independently visit the visa center or the consulate of the Danish embassy to submit the documents. Upon arrival, it is required to pay the established fees, give papers for consideration and a decision. There is no pre-registration in institutions.

Deadline for consideration of documents for a visa to the Faroe Islands

The term for making a decision is 7-10 days, a transit permit is issued within 5 days. If it is necessary to consider documents in the migration department, the period for considering an application can last up to 2 months.

Passport validity requirements for visiting the Faroe Islands

In order to avoid additional delays in obtaining an entry visa, Russian citizens should check the validity of their foreign passport. For trips to the territory of the Faroe Islands, it must be at least 3 months from the date of return home.

How long can you stay in the Faroe Islands?

In case of applying to the Embassy not through an accredited travel agency in order to obtain a tourist visa, the applicant must provide the following documents:

1. Hotel booking confirmation, which must be signed by a hotel employee and duplicated directly to the Embassy by fax (+ 495 775 01 97).
2. The original of the foreign passport, the validity of which must be 3 months longer than the validity of the visa.
3. A copy of the page of the foreign passport containing the data of its owner (on a sheet of A-4 format).
4. Copies of previous Schengen, US and UK visas, including entry/exit stamps and checkpoint stamps (on an A-4 sheet).
5. Filled in English in one copy of the questionnaire (printed on a sheet on both sides)
6. Two color photographs on matte paper, light background, size 3.5 x 4.5 cm (the applicant's face must occupy at least 70% of the image and be 2.5 cm from the top of the head to the chin). Photos must be age appropriate for the applicant. One photo must be glued to the questionnaire (stapling is not allowed!), the second must be submitted additionally.
7. Certificate from the place of work of the established form indicating the details of the enterprise, certified by the seal and signature of an official, with the following content:
- date of entry to this workplace;
- position held;
- the period of the proposed vacation;
- Guaranteed job security.
8. If the applicant is a private or individual entrepreneur, the following documents must be submitted:
- the original and a copy of the certificate of registration of a private or individual entrepreneur;
- the original and a copy of the license for the right to work (if this type of activity is subject to licensing);
- the original and a copy of the certificate of registration with the tax authority;
- the original and a copy of the declaration of income for the reporting period, certified by the seal of the tax authority.
9. Original and copy of the international health insurance policy: the policy must be valid for 15 days more than the period of the requested visa. The sum insured is not less than 30,000 euros. In the column "territory of validity" it must be clearly indicated that the policy is valid not only in the territory of the Schengen countries, but also in Greenland and / or the Faroe Islands.
10. A bank document confirming the availability of funds at the rate of at least 50 EURO per day per person.
11. Booking an air ticket
12. Consent to the processing of personal data

The Embassy may request additional documentation or call the applicant for an interview. The visa fee is non-refundable.

Visa processing time at the consulate from 5 working days.

Since September 14, 2015 a universal system of biometric visas comes into force on the territory of the Russian Federation. Starting from this date, biometric data (10 fingerprints, digital photo and electronic signature) will be taken from each applicant. The process of applying for a visa will be carried out strictly by appointment, with the personal presence of a tourist and a full package of documents (see below).

For pre-registration, you need the title page of the Foreign Passport, the tourist's mobile number, the planned dates of the tour.

Set of documents:

1. Questionnaire (take)
2. Visa application (take) with original signatures of tourists in the last paragraphs (one of the parents or an official guardian signs for minor children).
3. Agreement for the processing of personal data (take), put the original signature of the tourist.
4. Valid foreign passport, valid for at least 3 months after the visa expires, containing at least 2 blank pages and issued no later than 10 years ago.
5. Copies of all completed pages of a valid foreign passport(title page + all pages with visas, stamps and marks).
6. Other valid and/or canceled international passports(copies of pages of another valid and / or canceled passport with visas, stamps, marks).
7. Two color photographs 3.5 x 4.5 cm on a light background, 80% of the face (for each traveler, including children).
8. Medical insurance, covering the entire period of stay, with the written name: Denmark and Schengen. The minimum coverage amount must be 30,000 euros.
9. Copy of internal passport for Russian citizens(all pages containing information, stamps and marks + 14-15 pages of marital status, even if the pages are blank).
10. Ticket or ticket booking(if not, an appropriate written description of the planned trip).
11. Help from work(on the letterhead of the employer with a signature and seal, with information about the salary). For the non-working copies of certificates of ownership of real estate - apartment, cottage, land, other real estate (if any).
12. Proof of availability of funds(statement from a bank account / credit card for at least the previous three months, showing the availability of funds at the rate of 70 euros per person per day).
13. In the event that persons who do not require a visa live in the same room with a tourist, you must provide a photocopy of the first page of their passport, a photocopy of the page with a visa.

Supplement for children (under 18):
In a foreign passport for children from 14 years old, the signature of the child must be!

- Copy of internal passport(for persons over 14) (all pages containing information, stamps and marks + 14-15 pages of marital status, even if the pages are blank)
- Certificate from the place of study(for all students from the age of 7, indicating the address and phone number of the school), (from the age of 14, a certificate is required during the holidays and summer time)

- Consent to leave the child(original + copy or certified copy) is necessary in cases where a minor travels alone or accompanied by only one parent. If one parent has exclusive parental rights (i.e. when the other parent is not present), a death certificate or court order is required. The consent must include: - to Denmark and the countries of the Schengen agreement, on the planned dates, accompanied by a proxy + a copy of all completed pages of the internal Russian passport giving power of attorney.

- Certificate from the work of the sponsor
- Sponsor account statement

Supplement for students: (from 18 years old)

- Certificate from the place of study with the address and phone number of the institute
- Copy of student card
- Copy of birth certificate
- Account statement(availability of funds at the rate of 70 euros / day)
If there is no personal account:
- Sponsorship letter from a parent(“by hand”, in free form, dated and signed)
- Certificate from the work of the sponsor(indicating salary)
- Sponsor account statement(availability of funds at the rate of 70 euros / day)

Addition for pensioners:

- Copy of pension certificate
- Copies of property ownership certificates- apartment, cottage, land, other real estate (if any).
- Account statement(availability of funds at the rate of 70 euros / day)
If there is no personal account:
- sponsorship letter(“by hand”, in free form, dated and signed)
- Certificate from the work of the sponsor(indicating salary)
- Sponsor account statement(availability of funds at the rate of 70 euros / day)

Note:
The Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark reserves the right to unilaterally make a decision, in each specific case, to issue / refuse a visa, as well as request any additional documents, information, conduct an interview with the applicant, increase the time for consideration of an application for a visa.
Vand Voyage is not responsible for the decision of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Denmark.