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Faroe Islands Travel Health Guide

Low risk

Faroe Islands carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.

Overall risk

Low risk

Malaria

None

Best time to visit

Year-round

Recommended vaccines

Routine vaccines

Make sure all your routine vaccinations are current, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.

Recommended

COVID-19

Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations before traveling.

Recommended

Hepatitis A

Consider hepatitis A vaccination, especially if visiting smaller towns, rural areas, or eating street food.

Recommended

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B vaccination is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to the Faroe Islands.

Recommended

Measles

Measles cases are increasing globally. All travelers need MMR vaccination at least 2 weeks before travel. Infants 6-11 months need an early dose.

Recommended

Rabies

Rabid dogs are uncommon in Faroe Islands. Consider pre-travel rabies vaccination if you'll have high animal exposure or limited access to medical care.

Situational

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever vaccination is not needed for travel to Faroe Islands.

Situational

Disease risks

Emergency numbers

Police

112

Medical / Ambulance

112

Fire

112

U.S. Embassy

+45-33-41-71-00

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Sources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.