Travel Vaccines and Advice for the Faroe Islands

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Faroe Islands. The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Faroe Islands: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

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.

As a territory of Denmark, the Faroe Islands follow similar entry rules. Tourist visas are not required for stays under 90 days.

Faroe Islands Entry Requirements
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Passport
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Vaccinations

Sources: Embassy of Denmark and Government of Canada

The Faroe Islands have at Maritime Subarctic climate with cool summers and mild winters. Summer temperatures are around 10 with winters averaging at freezing.

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 travelling, 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, scarves 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.

If travellers face issues or have concerns while travelling throughout the country, contact or visit the Canadian Embassy.

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

Canadian Embassy in Copenhagen
Kristen Bernikowsgade 1,
1105 Copenhagen K., Denmark
Telephone: 45 33 48 32 00
Email: copen@international.gc.ca

If you have any questions about travelling 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.