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Accommodation
Finding suitable accommodation in the Faroe Islands can be difficult. It is advisable to start searching for housing as soon as plans for a research stay have become definite. Rented flats The Faroese rental market is quite limited. Apartments for rent are normally part of a family’s home set aside for a tenant. Host institutions At some host institutions special housing for international researchers is available. The National Hospital...
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Arrival
There are several practical issues and formalities that have to be considered and dealt with when planning to move to the Faroe Islands. Getting here The Faroe Islands have good connections to mainland Europe by air and by sea. By air There are several daily flights to the Faroe Islands from Copenhagen (Denmark), and regular flights from several other destinations in Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, France, and Spain. Due to the Corona...
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Culture and Society
The Faroe Islands are a modern society with a high standard of living and the Faroese have a strong sense of local identity and social cohesion. The culture of the Faroe Islands has its roots in the Nordic culture. The islands were long isolated from the main cultural movements in Europe and have maintained a large part of their traditional culture. At the same time the Faroese live a modern European life with cultural events, new technology and...
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Departure formalities
Before moving from the Faroe Islands, there are several formalities and arrangements that you need to deal with. Registration When moving from the Faroe Islands to another Nordic country, the relocation must be reported to the municipality where you will be living. The relocation will not be registered in the Faroe Islands until the municipality to which you are moving has informed the municipality in the Faroe Islands. When moving from a...
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Employment rights
Employment rights are regulated by law or specified in the contract with the employer. Holidays Academics with an employment contract have the right to six weeks´ paid holiday a year. The stipulation of holiday must be agreed upon in advance. Public holidays New Year´s Day Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter Sunday Easter Monday Prayer day Ascension day Whit Sunday National Flag day (April 25th) Constitution day (June 5th) - ½ day St. Olaf’s...
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Entry conditions
Foreign citizens, except Nordic nationals, need a residence and work permit in order to work in the Faroe Islands. Entry conditions requirements vary according to country of origin and length of stay. Nordic Citizens Citizens of Nordic countries are free to live, work and study in the Faroe Islands. Neither visa, residence permit nor work permit is required. Citizens of Nordic countries, i.e. Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden, can...
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Family
The Faroe Islands are considered to be a family-friendly society with a safe and peaceful environment and generous child and parental benefits and child care provision. Spouses The accompanying spouse or cohabiting partner of a foreign researcher with a work permit in the Faroe Islands is free to take on any job position. Occupation Job vacancies can be found in the local newspapers or in the Employment Registry . Everyone with a Faroese ID-...
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Health care
Everyone with a Faroese ID-number has access to services from the Faroese health care system. Urgent care and emergency For health emergencies - call 112. The emergency telephone number must be used only for emergency calls in case of serious injury or illness when immediate treatment is needed. For medical assistance outside normal working hours - call 1870. The staff at the Medical Assistance Centre will provide advice over the telephone...
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Health care
Everyone with a Faroese ID number has access to services from the Faroese health care system. Health insurance Health care services are financed by the government and by mandatory contributions from all residents through the National Health Insurance. National Health Insurance All individuals residing in the Faroe Islands who have a Faroese ID number are automatically covered by the National Health Insurance. The National Health Insurance...
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