The Danish immigration authorities have announced that, effective immediately, third-country nationals holding a residence permit in Denmark or another Schengen country can travel to the Faroe Islands and Greenland on the basis of their residence permit.
The change has been made following consultation with the Faroese and Greenlandic authorities.
Holder of a residence permit in Denmark or another Schengen country
A third-country national who has a residence permit in Denmark or another Schengen country can travel to the Faroe Islands and Greenland on the basis of their residence permit.
This means that they:
- no longer need a visa to travel to the Faroe Islands or Greenland if their residence permit has been issued by a Schengen country other than Denmark.
- no longer need an entry permit if they travel from Denmark to the Faroe Islands or Greenland.
Holder of a residence card issued under EU regulations
A third-country national who has a right to reside in the EU/EEA countries and Switzerland as a family member of an EU citizen (who is covered by the EU regulations on free movement under Directive 2004/38/EC) may also enter the Faroe Islands and Greenland on the basis of their residence card.
Holder of a D visa from another Schengen country
A third-country national who only has a long-stay visa issued by a Schengen country other than Denmark (D visa) must still obtain a visa in order to enter the Faroe Islands or Greenland.
Those in Denmark for a short stay on a visa (C visa) who wish to travel onward to the Faroe Islands or Greenland and who do not hold a visa valid for the Faroe Islands or Greenland must apply for an entry permit.
Documents to bring when entering
Travelers to the Faroe Islands or Greenland must bring their residence permit (physical residence card), and valid travel documentation.
Erickson Insights & Analysis
Erickson Immigration Group will continue to monitor developments and share updates as more news is available. Please contact your employer or EIG attorney if you have questions about anything we’re reporting above or case-specific questions.