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Welcome to the Faroe Islands

Here you can find information about social insurance in the Faroe Islands.

  • Pensions

    Overview of old age and early retirement pension on the Faroe Islands

    Here you can read about the Faroese pensions system including earning regulations and pension regulations.

  • Sickness

    Health care

    The health service on the Faroe Islands is primarily public and financed through tax revenue. If you become ill or injured while living or working on the Faroe Islands, you are entitled to medical...

Social insurance on the Faroe Islands

Nordic citizens may live on the Faroe Islands without a residence permit or a work permit. If the situation changes and there is a need for social assistance, the person concerned will be treated in the same way as the Faroese. Nordic citizens may also be entitled to a pension according to current legislation.

FAQ

  • How do I apply for pension in another country?
  • What about the pension, if I move to another country?
  • Should I pay social security contributions to Norway during a substitute?
  • What must I do to get unemployment benefits in a Nordic country?
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