Sideline employment on the Faroe Islands
You already hold a permit to work in the Faroe Islands, but you wish to take a sideline job
Normal processing time
3 months
Processing fee
No fee
It is a good idea to gather the necessary documents before you start to complete the application form. You can use the check list below.
If you submit documents not written in English, German, Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, you must also submit certified translations into Danish or English
You must submit
Expect to use
30 minutes
completing the application
2 persons
You and your employer are each required to complete a part of the form.
In this step you and your employer have access to the relevant application form FO1.
Make sure that you have completed all the preceeding steps before you begin.
All our application forms contain careful instructions on how to complete the form and what kind of documents you must submit along with the form.
You can read more about how we process your personal data here.
In the printable application form FO1 your employer must complete part 2 of the form. When your employer has completed his or her part, you must complete your part. Once parts 1 and 2 have been completed, they must be submitted together – read more in the next step.
You must submit the necessary documents with the application.
The printable application form in Word format can be completed on screen before you print. The application form in pdf format must be printed first and then completed by hand.
The application can be submitted to the police in the Faroe Islands.
You can also send the application to SIRI.
As of September 1, 2024, the Faroese authorities have taken over the responsibility of processing applications for residence and work permits in the Faroe Islands from SIRI and the Danish Immigration Service. In the future, you will have to apply for a residence and work permit via Útlendingastovan's website.
If you have submitted an application to SIRI before September 1, 2024 for a residence permit in the Faroe Islands, SIRI will process your case. If you have any questions about your pending case or additional information, new documents or comments, please contact SIRI.
