Published 30-08-2024
The Faroe Islands take over responsibility for processing residence permit cases
On Sunday September 1 2024, the Faroese authorities (Útlendingastovan) will take over responsibility for processing residence permit cases in the Faroe Islands from SIRI and the Danish Immigration Service.
The change means that all applications for residence permits in the Faroe Islands submitted from September 1, 2024 will be processed by Útlendingastovan in the Faroe Islands. This applies to first-time applications, applications for extension of current residence permits and applications for permanent residence permit. Finally, it also applies to re-entry permits.
However, applications for residence permits in the Faroe Islands under the Ukraine Special Act are exempt and will continue to be processed by the Danish Immigration Service after September 1 2024.
If you have questions about your application
If you have submitted an application to SIRI or the Danish Immigration Service before September 1 2024 for a residence permit in the Faroe Islands and you have questions about your pending case or additional information, you must contact SIRI or the Danish Immigration Service. You must do so, as SIRI or the Danish Immigration Service will finalize your application.
Read about how to contact SIRI and the Danish Immigration Service
If you have submitted an application from September 1 2024 for a residence permit in the Faroe Islands, you must contact Útlendingastovan if you have questions or additional information about your application.
You can find information, contact details etc. on Útlendingastovan's website