Fast Track Faroe Islands
You have been offered employment at a company that is Fast Track approved by Útlendingastovan (the Immigration Office in the Faroe Islands).
Normal processing time
1 month
Due to the ongoing labour dispute on the Faroe Islands, the current processing time might be
1-3 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
20 minutes
per persom to complete the application form.
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 F05.
Make sure that you have completed all the preceeding steps before you begin.
The application form contain careful instructions on how to complete the form and what kind of documents you must submit along with the form.
In the FO5 application form, you must complete part 1 and your employer must complete part 2. If your employer has been granted power of attorney from you, he/she may complete both part 1 and part 2 on your behalf.
You can find an approved standard version of a power of attorney here
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. Remember to complete the form in capital letters.
Download the English version of the application form
Download the printable form FO5 (Word format)
Download the printable form FO5 (Pdf format)
You can read more about how we process your personal data in relation to the application here
You can send the application directly to SIRI via our contact form, by attaching the application form and the relevant documents to the contact form.
You can access SIRI's contact form here
You are submitting the application from abroad
The application can be submitted to a Danish diplomatic mission or an application centre (VFS) in the country where you are staying.
Denmark does not have a diplomatic mission or application centres in certain countries. In these instances, the list will refer you to one of the Norwegian missions, with which Denmark has made an agreement, or to the nearest Danish diplomatic mission or application centre in the region.
We recommend that you always visit the local diplomatic mission’s webpage to get more information before you submit the application. The individual diplomatic mission can have additional requirements regarding payment of additional fees, submission of additional passport photos or additional copies of the application.
You are submitting the application in the Faroe Islands
If you are staying legally in the Faroe Islands, you are able submit the application in the Faroe Islands. This is the case, if you:
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have a valid visa,
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are exempt from the visa requirement or
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already have a residence permit in the Faroe Islands.
You can also submit the application in person at the local Faroese police. Please contact the police in order to find out where in the Faroe Islands you can submit the application for a residence and work permit in person.
You are submitting the application in Denmark
If you are staying legally in Denmark, you are able to submit the application in Denmark. This is the case, if you:
- have a valid visa
- are exempt from the visa requirement or
- already have a residence and work permit in Denmark.
You can send the application directly to SIRI via our contact form, by attaching the application form and the relevant documents to the contact form.
You can also submit the application in one of SIRI's branch offices.
You must remember to book an appointment before you show up in person to submit the application. You can find more information about booking an appointment here
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.