The best eSIM for the Faroe Islands is a data plan sized to your days there, installed at home before you fly. A SimOptions Faroe Islands eSIM does that. It runs on 4G/LTE on the Føroya Tele network, activates automatically when you arrive and comes in sizes from 1 GB for 3 days to 60 GB for 90 days. It has no Faroese phone number, so you call with WhatsApp, FaceTime or another app. Our Europe plans don't cover the Faroe Islands, so pick a Faroe Islands plan.
Which is the best eSIM for the Faroe Islands?
Short on time? These Faroe Islands plans are data-only, 4G/LTE and can be topped up. Pick the size from the days you stay.
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What to look for in an eSIM for the Faroe Islands
An eSIM is an embedded SIM: a digital SIM built into your phone, so you install a plan with a QR code instead of inserting a card. Here is what matters for the Faroe Islands:
- Coverage: check that the Faroe Islands are on the plan's own coverage list. Some Europe plans leave them out, ours included.
- Data and days: both are on the plan page. A small plan fits a long weekend in Tórshavn. For a week of hiking, ferries, maps and photo uploads, look at a bigger one.
- Speed: the plan details say whether you get 4G/LTE or 5G. The Faroe Islands plans run on 4G/LTE.
- A phone number: our Faroe Islands plans are data-only. If you need a Faroese number, you need a line from a Faroese operator (see below).
- Setup before you fly: you get a QR code by email and install it on Wi-Fi at home. Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked (see how to check eSIM compatibility).
How much data do you need in the Faroe Islands?
These are the sizes on our Faroe Islands eSIM page, with what each one suits:
- Faroe Islands 1GB and 3GB: 1 GB or 3 GB for 3 days. A stopover or a short visit with maps, messages and tickets.
- Faroe Islands 5GB and 10GB: 5 GB or 10 GB for 7 days. A week with maps, messages, weather apps and photos.
- Faroe Islands 20GB: 20 GB for 15 days. Two weeks of island hopping, with some video.
- Faroe Islands 50GB: 50 GB for 30 days. A month, or if you work from your phone.
- Faroe Islands 60GB: 60 GB for 90 days, for a long stay.
If you run out of data, top-ups are available. Not sure how much you need? Pick the bigger size, and go a size up if you share your connection with a laptop. Our guide to eSIM data plans shows how to estimate it.
Is there an unlimited data eSIM for the Faroe Islands?
Not from us. The Faroe Islands plans go up to 60 GB, and our Europe Unlimited plans don't include the Faroe Islands. For a long trip, the 50 GB or 60 GB plan is the closest choice, and you can top up if you need more.
Does your EU or UK phone plan work in the Faroe Islands?
Not automatically. The Faroese government describes the Faroe Islands as a third country in relation to the EU (Government of the Faroe Islands: The Faroe Islands in the international community). The EU's "roam like at home" rules cover the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Moldova and Ukraine. Other countries are not covered, although many operators choose to extend their offers to them, and roaming outside the EU can be expensive (Your Europe: Mobile roaming costs). So even with a Danish or other EU plan, check your operator's price for the Faroe Islands before you go.
Coming from the UK, the US, Canada or Australia? Your carrier sets its own roaming prices for the Faroe Islands. A travel eSIM gives you data at a fixed prepaid price, and your home line stays on your phone for texts and security codes.
Local Faroese eSIM or travel eSIM?
You have two kinds of choices in the Faroe Islands. Here is the short version, from the operators' own pages.
- Føroya Tele sells Hello Føroyar, a prepaid plan for visitors. You can buy it as an eSIM online, or get a physical SIM in its Teleshops in Tórshavn, Hoyvík, Klaksvík, Saltangará and Tvøroyri or at Vágar Airport. You can top up credit for calls and texts and add more data (Føroya Tele: Hello Føroyar). Its customers can also order an eSIM in Mítt FT or in a Teleshop (Føroya Tele: eSIM, in Faroese).
- Nema, another Faroese operator, sells mobile plans (Nema, in Faroese).
Choose a local plan if you live in the Faroe Islands, stay for months or need a Faroese line. Choose a travel eSIM if you want data the moment you land, and a plan you can compare and pay for before the trip. You can keep your home number active next to it, see how to set up a dual eSIM. To call with a data-only eSIM, read how to make calls with a data eSIM.
Which eSIM for Tórshavn, the outer islands or a stop in Denmark or Iceland?
You don't need a different eSIM for each island. A Faroe Islands plan covers the whole country, from Tórshavn and Klaksvík to villages like Gjógv and Gásadalur. Signal still varies by place, whichever eSIM you use, so download offline maps and ferry or bus times before a hike.
A Faroe Islands plan only works in the Faroe Islands, and our Europe and Scandinavia plans don't include them. If your trip also takes you to Denmark or Iceland, add a second eSIM for that country. Our guides to the best eSIM for Denmark and the best eSIM for Iceland compare the options, and there is one for Greenland too. When you land, switch your data line to the eSIM for that country.
How do you get an eSIM for the Faroe Islands?
- Check your phone: it must support eSIM and be carrier unlocked. On iPhone, go to Settings > General > About and look for "No SIM restrictions" next to Carrier Lock (Apple: Unlock your iPhone).
- Buy and install on Wi-Fi: you get a QR code by email. Our install guide walks you through it.
- Turn on data for the eSIM when you arrive: choose it as your data line in Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data (Apple: Use eSIM while traveling). The plan details list Data Roaming on and the APN "plus" for this eSIM. Your home line can still run up roaming fees if it stays on for data.
No signal after you land? Our guide on what to do when your eSIM is not activating helps. New to buying one? Read how to buy an eSIM online. Not sure what an eSIM is? See what is an eSIM.
FAQ
What is the best eSIM for the Faroe Islands?
It depends on your trip. For data only, a Faroe Islands eSIM sized to your days is a simple choice. If you need a Faroese line, Føroya Tele's Hello Føroyar prepaid plan is made for visitors.
Can I get an eSIM for the Faroe Islands before I travel?
Yes. Buy it online, install the QR code on Wi-Fi at home, and it activates automatically when you reach the Faroe Islands.
Does a travel eSIM for the Faroe Islands include calls or a Faroese number?
No. SimOptions Faroe Islands plans are data-only. Use WhatsApp, FaceTime or another calling app over data, including to call home.
Does a Europe eSIM work in the Faroe Islands?
Not ours: the Faroe Islands are not on the coverage list of our Europe plans. Always check a plan's own country list, because the Faroe Islands can be left out.
Can I use my EU phone plan in the Faroe Islands?
Only if your operator includes it. The Faroe Islands are outside the EU's roam like at home rules, so ask your operator about prices before you travel.
Is there 5G on the SimOptions Faroe Islands eSIM?
No. The Faroe Islands plans run on 4G/LTE.
Does my phone need to be unlocked?
Yes. A carrier-locked phone may not accept an eSIM from another provider. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you travel.
How long is a Faroe Islands eSIM valid before I use it?
The plan details say the eSIM becomes invalid if you don't use it within 1 year.
