Faroe Islands

Pet Entry Requirements for Faroe Islands

Is Quarantine Required for Pets in Faroe Islands?

What Additional Information Do I Need for Faroe Islands?

• Other Information:

  Not specified

• What is a Pet Passport?:

  We refer to a pet passport as a collection of documents that fulfill the Faroe Islands pet import requirements for dogs or cats entering the country.This term is not to be confused with an official EU Pet Passport issued in the European Union for resident pets. Your pet’s passport will include proof of microchip, rabies vaccination and international export health certificate.

• Pets in the Faroe Islands:

  In the Faroe Islands, pets are cherished members of many households, reflecting the islands’ strong connection to nature and animals. Pets are generally well-regarded and integrated into family life. There is a strong sense of community responsibility towards animals. Dogs are very popular in the Faroe Islands, often kept for companionship and security. Common breeds include Border Collies, Shetland Sheepdogs, and various other breeds suited to the islands’ climate and lifestyle. Cats are popular pets as well. The Faroe Islands have several veterinary clinics, primarily located in larger towns like Tórshavn. Pet ownership regulations include mandatory vaccinations, particularly for dogs, and sometimes microchipping and registration. The issue of stray animals is less prevalent in the Faroe Islands compared to many other places, due in part to effective community management and responsible pet ownership practices.

• Entering the Faroe Islands:

  Pets must enter the Faroe Islands by air via Vágar Airport. Pets can enter in the cabin, as checked baggage or air cargo according toairline pet policies. Related:Is your pet’s crate IATA-compliant? Flights should be direct if the duration of the flight does not violate animal welfare laws. Layovers should be short and not involve a change in airline companies. If your pet’s itinerary involves a layover in the European Union, then additional requirements will apply. Pets should arrive in the Faroe Islands on Wednesdays through Saturdays. Pets are not allowed to enter the Faroe Islands by sea or on private aircraft. Importers will need to provide advance notice to veterinary officials at the airport so they will be available to inspect your pet and its passport documentation upon landing. This is especially important if your pet will be arriving outside of normal business hours. Whenever your pet travels to a foreign country like the Faroe Islands, it is always advisable to carry some form of identification indicating ownership of your pet. All domestic dogs and cats must be free of evidence of disease communicable to humans when examined at the entry airport. A government veterinarian will provide further examination if your dog or cat is not in apparent good health when entering the Faroe Islands. All costs associated with further inspections or treatments will be borne by the importer.

• Departing the Faroe Islands:

  Permits to export a pet from the Faroe Islands must be secured from the Faronese Food and Veterinary Agency a minimum of 6 working days prior to departure. All vaccinations must be up to date and not administered within 4 weeks of export. All pets will be inspected prior to departure. There is a payment due for issuing the permit and veterinary inspection.

• Find a Licensed Veterinarian:

  Before beginning any pet export procedure, make sure your veterinarian is approved by the governing veterinarian authority in your pet’s country of origin. The agency of the government that is responsible for the movement of live animals should either license or employ your veterinarian.

• Flying a Pet to the Faroe Islands:

  A limited number of commercial airlines offering services to pets that fly to Vágar International Airport include Atlantic Airways and Scandinavian Airlines. Pet owners will need to transport their pet to airports that serve these airlines. Flights to the Faroe Islands should be direct or transit through arabies-controlled countryor another EU Member State if possible*. *Note: If your pet has a layover in an EU Member State in its itinerary, then additional requirements will apply.

• Breeds Banned by the Faroe Islands:

  The following breeds are not permitted import to the Faroe Islands: Pitt Bull Terrier (Pittbull Terrier, American Pit Bull Terrier, American Pit Bull, OldFashion Staffords, Traditional Staffords, Irish StaffordshireTerrier)Staffordshire Bull TerrierAmerican Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff)American Bulldog (Old Country Bulldog)Japanese Tosa (Tosa Inu, Tosa Ken, Tosa Töken, Tosa Fighting Dog, Japanese Fighting Dog, Japanese Mastiff)Dogo Argentino (Argentine Dogo, Argentinian Mastiff)Fila Brasileiro (Brasilian Mastiff, Cão de Fila)Boerboel (South African Boerboel, South African Mastiff)Kangal (Anatolian Shepherd Dog, Copan Kopegi, Karabas, Kangal Dog,Anatolian Karabash Dog, Sivas Kangal Dog, Turkish Shepherd Dog)Central Asian Sheepdog (Middle Asian Ovtcharka, Mid-Asian Shepherd)Caucasian Sheepdog (Kavkasiuri nagazi, Caucasian Ovcharka, Caucasian Mountain Dog, Kars Çoban Köpeği, Circassian Sheep Dog)South Russian Sheepdog (South Russian Ovtcharka, Ioujnorousskaïa Ovtcharka, Ukrainian Ovcharka, Yuzhak, South Ukrainian Ovcharka, South Russian Shepherd Dog)Tornjak (Bosnian and Herzegovinian Shepherd Dog)Sarplaninac (Sarplanina, Sar Planina, Charplaninatz, Sharrplaninatz,Yugoslav Shepherd Dog-Šarplaninac, Yugoslav Herder, Yugoslav Sheperd, Illyrian Sheepdog)Bull Terrier (English Bull Terrier, Bully, Glatiator)BullmastiffDogue de Bordeaux (French Mastiff, Bordeaux Mastiff, Bordeauxdog)Mastin Español (Spanish Mastiff, Mastin de la Mancha, Mastin de Extremadura)Mastino Napoletano (Neapolitan Mastiff, Mastino, Neapolitan Bulldog, Italian Mastiff, Neo Mastiff)Mastiff (English Mastiff, Old English Mastiff)Shar Pei (Chinese Shar Pei, Chinese Fighting Dog)RottweilerDoberman (Doberman Pinscher)

• Faroe Islands Pet Import Requirements:

  All steps required to import a pet dog or cat to Faroe Islands must be completed in the country of origin. Complete steps 1-6 in the order given.

• Animals Eligible for These Regulations:

  Unless otherwise stated, the regulations below apply to domestic dogs and cats including service and assistance dogs and cats. These regulations do not include the import of wolf hybrids, Savannah and Bengal cats, unless 5th generation removed from the pedigree. Pet dogs and cats can only be imported by a resident with a permanent address in the Faroe Islands or when accompanied by their owner who is moving to the Faroe Islands to live for at least 3 months. Pets cannot transit the Faroe Islands. Street or shelter dogs may not be imported unless they have proof of ownership for a minimum of 6 months prior to import.

• Quarantine for Pets Entering the Faroe Islands:

  Quarantine will not be imposed on your pet if the following regulations are met. Pets not meeting import regulations will be quarantined for the amount of time as determined by the veterinary officer, returned to the origin country or euthanized. All costs are the responsibility of the importer.

• Importing Puppies and Kittens to the Faroe Islands:

  Puppies and kittens should not be vaccinated for rabies prior to three months of age; however, they should have all their other vaccinations per step 2. Prior permission from veterinary officers must be issued to import unvaccinated puppies or kittens. They can only be imported from Group A countries and must be microchipped and accompanied with an import permit and health certificate. Related:More information on transporting a puppy.

• Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES):

  The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) prohibits the trade of some species of animals, including pets. This is crucial if you have a pet that isn’t a dog or cat, and it’s crucial if it’s a turtle or a parrot. If this is the case, importers will have to submit additional permit applications. The agency that issues these permits is responsible for the protection of wildlife in your country. Over 180 countries participate in and enforce CITES regulations. Related:Search the CITES databaseorSearch the Species+ database Related:Read moreabout CITES

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