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Faroe Islands Accompanying Family of a Work-Permit Holder

11 facts quoted from the official source

Residence for the spouse, documented cohabiting partner or child under eighteen of a Faroese work-permit holder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children +2
from the official record
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Eligible Family MembersThe spouse, cohabiting partner, or child under the age of 18.
  • Sponsor Financial Support RequiredYou must show documentation that proves that the sponsor is able to financially support you.
  • Sponsor StatusA person who has been granted a residence and work permit in the Faroe Islands.
  • Cohabitation Evidence RequiredIt is also a condition that the cohabitation can be documented.
  • Cohabitation Months MinIt is usually a condition that you have been living together approximately 1½-2 years.
  • Sports Agreement Support ExceptionThis rule does not apply if the person holds a work and residence permit pursuant to the Sports Agreement.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryIf you are the spouse, cohabiting partner, or child under the age of 18 of a person who has been granted a residence and work permit in the Faroe Islands, you can apply for residence permit as an accompanying family member.
  • Official source basisIf you are the spouse, cohabiting partner, or child under the age of 18 of a person who has been granted a residence and work permit in the Faroe Islands, you can apply for residence permit as an accompanying family member.
  • Report summaryIf you are the spouse, cohabiting partner, or child under the age of 18 of a person who has been granted a residence and work permit in the Faroe Islands, you can apply for residence permit as an accompanying family member.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenpartnerde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Validity BasisThe accompanying-family permit follows the sponsor's residence and work permission.
Processing time
1 proven from the official source.
  • Processing Time Months MaxAccompanying family members 3 months.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Faroe Islands?
The official source states: Residence for the spouse, documented cohabiting partner or child under eighteen of a Faroese work-permit holder.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, partner, de facto partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official utlendingastovan.fo page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source utlendingastovan.foLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Faroe Islands government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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