# Faroe Islands Tourist Visa Documents for Indian Passport Holders > The document checklist for an Indian tourist visa to the Faroe Islands: why a Schengen visa is not enough, funds per day, photo rules, insurance and where to hand in the file. _Published: 2026-11-05 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1141_ ## TL;DR Indians applying for a Faroe Islands tourist visa use the Danish visa procedure and documents, plus documentation of the planned stay in the Faroe Islands. The visa sticker must state it is valid for the Faroe Islands; the Danish guideline for funds is about DKK 350 a day, or DKK 500 a day in a hotel. ## Key takeaways - A Danish or other Schengen visa is not valid for the Faroe Islands; the sticker must say it is. - Documents are the same as for a Danish visa, plus proof of your planned stay in the Faroe Islands. - Funds guideline: about DKK 350 per day, or about DKK 500 per day if staying in a hotel. - Travel insurance is not required for a Faroe-only visa, but a Schengen visa applied for at the same time needs EUR 30,000 cover. - Files go to VFS Global Denmark centres in 11 Indian cities; visa fee EUR 90, service fee INR 2109. **Indians need the same documents as for a Danish visa plus documentation of the planned stay in the Faroe Islands, according to the Danish Immigration Service. The visa sticker must state it is valid for the Faroe Islands, because a Schengen visa alone is not. Show about DKK 350 a day, or DKK 500 a day at a hotel.** ## Article The checklist below is based on the Danish Immigration Service (newtodenmark.dk) and VFS Global Denmark India, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. The Faroe Islands have no separate visa channel in India, and no Faroe-specific checklist is published, so the Danish requirements apply. For fees and timelines, see our Faroe Islands visa guide for Indians. ### Why does a Schengen visa not cover the Faroe Islands? The Danish Immigration Service says citizens of visa-requiring countries, including India, need a visa whose sticker states it is valid for the Faroe Islands. A Danish visa or any other Schengen visa is not valid for entry there. There is one exception. If you hold a valid residence permit from Denmark or another Schengen country that entitles you to enter and reside in Denmark, you may enter the Faroe Islands without a visa. Everyone else applies before travel. There is no Faroe Islands eVisa and no visa on arrival, and someone already in Denmark without the right visa must apply to the Danish Immigration Service for an entry permit. You apply through a Danish diplomatic mission. In India, that means the Embassy of Denmark in New Delhi, with files lodged at VFS Global Denmark centres. ### What goes on the Faroe Islands document checklist? The Danish Immigration Service gives two rules for the file: the same documents as for a Danish visa, and documentation of the planned stay in the Faroe Islands. This table shows how those rules translate into the file you hand in: ItemRequirementOnline applicationFilled in at applyvisa.um.dk; one form covers both a Schengen and a Faroe Islands visa if you apply for both togetherVisa fee receiptEUR 90 (child 6-12 years: EUR 45), paid online before bookingVFS appointment confirmationBooked only after the online form and fee are complete; validation can take up to 24 hoursPassport and Danish visa documentsAs listed on the Danish visa checklist for your purposePhoto35 mm x 45 mm, chin to top of head 30-36 mm, close resemblance to your current appearance, facing the camera directlyProof of the Faroe Islands stayDocumentation of your planned stay, for example your itinerary and bookings on the islandsFundsAbout DKK 350 per day, or about DKK 500 per day if staying at a hotelTravel medical insuranceNot required for a Faroe-only visa; EUR 30,000 minimum if you also apply for a Schengen visaFor the passport rules and the purpose-specific Danish checklists, see our Denmark visa guide, since the Faroe Islands visa follows the same procedure. ### How much money should your bank statement show? The Danish visa rule, which the Faroe Islands visa follows, sets a general guideline of approximately DKK 350 per day. If you stay at a hotel, the guideline rises to approximately DKK 500 per day. Multiply the guideline by the number of days in your plan to see the minimum your documents should cover. Two cautions apply. First, the Danish mission decides what is sufficient in your case, so the guideline is a floor, not a guarantee. Second, the Danish Immigration Service gives no Faroe-specific amount, so we do not quote one. Your bank statements, salary proof and tax papers should match the trip you describe in the itinerary. ### Do you need travel insurance for the Faroe Islands? Not for a Faroe-only visa. The Danish Immigration Service says that if the visa is only valid for entry to the Faroe Islands or Greenland, travel medical insurance is not required. The answer changes if you combine trips. If you apply for a Schengen visa at the same time, for example to fly via Copenhagen and spend a few days in Denmark, that Schengen visa requires insurance with cover of at least EUR 30,000. So if your plan includes days in Denmark or elsewhere in the Schengen area, check which visa you are applying for before you decide to skip insurance. ### Where do you hand in the documents, and what does it cost? VFS Global Denmark accepts Faroe Islands applications for the Embassy of Denmark. The centres are in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Cochin, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi and Pune. You give biometrics in person when you lodge the file. - Visa fee: EUR 90 for adults, EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12, paid online in euros. - VFS service fee: INR 2109 (Euro 19), payable by cash, card or UPI. - Courier charge: Euro 4 (INR 444), mandatory if you apply outside Delhi. Processing follows the Danish visa timeline: normally within 15 days from the day the Embassy receives the application, excluding the time at VFS. It can take up to 30 days if further enquiry is needed, and up to 45 days in exceptionally difficult cases. No Faroe-specific processing time is published. ### Checklist mistakes to avoid - Travelling on a Schengen visa alone and expecting to board for the Faroe Islands. - Leaving out documentation of the Faroe stay, which the Danish Immigration Service specifically asks for. - Filing two separate forms when one form covers a combined Schengen and Faroe application. - Showing funds below the daily guideline for the number of days you plan. - Booking the VFS slot before the online form and fee are validated, which can take up to 24 hours. - Skipping insurance on a combined application that includes a Schengen visa. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters that document a planned stay. Packages run from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Can I visit Denmark and the Faroe Islands on one application? Yes. The Danish Immigration Service says only one application form is needed even if a Schengen visa is applied for at the same time, as long as you include documentation of the planned stay in the Faroe Islands. The Schengen part then needs travel insurance of at least EUR 30,000. #### Can I get a Faroe Islands visa on arrival? No. Indians must already hold a visa sticker valid for the Faroe Islands before travel. Someone already in Denmark without one must apply to the Danish Immigration Service for an entry permit. #### How long does a Faroe Islands visa take from India? The Danish timeline applies: normally within 15 days from when the Embassy of Denmark receives the application, up to 30 days if more enquiry is needed and up to 45 days in exceptionally difficult cases. Time at the VFS centre is not included. #### Do children pay the full Faroe Islands visa fee? No. Children aged 6 to 12 pay EUR 45 instead of the EUR 90 adult fee, as listed in the Denmark VFS fee table. The VFS service fee is charged separately. ## FAQ ### Can I visit Denmark and the Faroe Islands on one application? Yes. The Danish Immigration Service says only one application form is needed even if a Schengen visa is applied for at the same time, as long as you include documentation of the planned stay in the Faroe Islands. The Schengen part then needs travel insurance of at least EUR 30,000. ### Can I get a Faroe Islands visa on arrival? No. Indians must already hold a visa sticker valid for the Faroe Islands before travel. Someone already in Denmark without one must apply to the Danish Immigration Service for an entry permit. ### How long does a Faroe Islands visa take from India? The Danish timeline applies: normally within 15 days from when the Embassy of Denmark receives the application, up to 30 days if more enquiry is needed and up to 45 days in exceptionally difficult cases. Time at the VFS centre is not included. ### Do children pay the full Faroe Islands visa fee? No. Children aged 6 to 12 pay EUR 45 instead of the EUR 90 adult fee, as listed in the Denmark VFS fee table. The VFS service fee is charged separately. ## Sources 1. [Danish Immigration Service (newtodenmark.dk) – Entry to the Faroe Islands or Greenland](https://nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Short-stay-visa/Visa-to-the-Faroe-Island-or-Greenland) — Danish Immigration Service 2. [Danish Immigration Service – Private and tourist visits (fee, photo)](https://nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Short-stay-visa/Private-visits-and-tourist-visits-/) — Danish Immigration Service 3. [VFS Global – Denmark India one-pager (long-term list incl. Greenland and Faroe Islands)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/denmark/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global