Faroe Islands

Yes, as long as your iPhone is eSIM-capable and carrier-unlocked. That covers the iPhone XS, XR and every model since, so most travellers heading to the Faroe Islands are ready to go. After purchase you simply scan the QR code we email you to add the travel eSIM, then switch it on when you land at Vagar Airport. Your existing SIM stays in place, so you keep your usual number while the eSIM carries your prepaid data. Remember this is a data-only plan: there are no native calls or texts, but you can call and message over WhatsApp, FaceTime and iMessage. If you are unsure whether your handset qualifies, our 24/7 support team can confirm before you travel to the Faroe Islands.

It does, provided the phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked. That includes the Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, the Z Fold and Z Flip range, Google Pixel 3 and later, and many recent Android models from other makers. Setup is the same on any device: scan the QR code we email after purchase to install your Faroe Islands eSIM, then enable it on arrival to start your prepaid data. Keep your normal SIM in the other slot so you hold onto your everyday number for calls and texts. Because this is data-only mobile internet, voice and SMS run through apps like WhatsApp. Older or network-locked Android phones may not accept an eSIM, so check your settings first, or ask our support team and we will help you confirm before the Faroe Islands.

Your Faroe Islands travel eSIM connects to Hey, one of the islands' leading mobile networks, giving you fast 5G data where it is available. You will get strong, reliable coverage across the capital Torshavn and its harbour, ideal for navigation, booking ferries and uploading photos as you explore. The eSIM automatically registers on the Hey network the first time you connect after landing, so there is nothing to configure manually beyond enabling the line. This is a prepaid data plan with no roaming fees and no surprise bills, so you know exactly where you stand before you travel. If you ever need help getting connected to the local network, our 24/7 support team is on hand before and during your trip to the Faroe Islands.

Coverage on the Hey network is strongest around Torshavn, but it also reaches well beyond the capital into the towns and villages most visitors to the Faroe Islands want to see. You can expect solid mobile internet in places like Klaksvik on Bordoy, around Vagar Airport and Sorvagur, and in scenic spots such as Gjogv, Saksun and the cliffs near Gasadalur. The Faroe Islands are rugged and mountainous, so signal can dip inside long road tunnels, on remote hiking trails and at the foot of steep fjords. For those stretches it helps to download offline maps in advance. For everyday travel between the islands, your prepaid travel eSIM keeps you connected far better than patchy hotel Wi-Fi, and our support team can advise on coverage for specific areas.

It only takes a few minutes. After you buy, we email you a QR code. On your phone, open the mobile or cellular settings, choose to add an eSIM or data plan, and scan that code to install the Faroe Islands profile. We recommend doing this at home over Wi-Fi before you fly. Crucially, installing does not start your plan: your validity and prepaid data only begin when the eSIM first connects to the local Hey network, which normally happens once you land and switch the line on. When you arrive at Vagar Airport, enable the eSIM for data and turn roaming off on your usual SIM. That is it, you are online in the Faroe Islands. If anything looks unclear, our 24/7 support team can walk you through each step.

Yes, and we strongly recommend it. Scan the QR code we email and install the Faroe Islands eSIM at home while you still have reliable Wi-Fi, so there is nothing to fiddle with after a long journey. Installing the profile early does not use up any of your allowance, because the plan does not start counting until the eSIM first connects to the local Hey network. That means your validity and prepaid data begin the moment you arrive in the Faroe Islands and switch the line on, typically as you step off the plane at Vagar Airport. Setting up in advance also lets you test that everything installed correctly and contact our 24/7 support team beforehand if needed, so you land ready to use mobile internet straight away rather than hunting for a tourist SIM.

For most travellers, yes. Standard roaming on your home contract can mean steep per-megabyte charges or daily fees that add up fast over a trip around the Faroe Islands. A Faroe Islands travel eSIM instead gives you a flat, prepaid plan you arrange upfront, with no roaming fees and no bill shock when you get home. You pay once for your data and use it as you go. If you find you need more, you simply buy or add another plan rather than overpaying for a large bundle at the start. That makes it easy to match your spend to how much mobile internet you actually use exploring Torshavn, the outer islands and everything between. With clear, upfront terms and 24/7 support, it is a simpler, more predictable alternative to traditional roaming.

It depends on how you travel. If you mainly use maps to navigate the tunnels and mountain roads, check ferry times, message over WhatsApp and browse a little, a modest plan comfortably covers a week in the Faroe Islands. If you stream music on long drives, upload lots of photos and videos of Gasadalur or Saksun, or rely on the eSIM to work remotely, you will want a larger allowance. As a rough guide, light users often manage on a few gigabytes a week, while heavier users prefer more headroom. The good news is you are never locked in: start with a sensible Faroe Islands eSIM plan and top up with another if you run low, so you only pay for the prepaid data you need. Our support team can help you choose.

Yes to both. This is a data-only eSIM, so while it does not carry native calls or texts itself, it powers all your usual apps. WhatsApp, FaceTime, iMessage and other VoIP services work normally over the data connection, letting you call and message family back home from anywhere in the Faroe Islands. Your regular phone number stays active on your primary SIM thanks to dual-SIM, so you will not lose it. The trick is to turn off data roaming on that home line so it does not rack up charges, and let the Faroe Islands eSIM handle all your mobile internet. You can still receive the occasional important call or text on your normal number if you leave that line switched on. Our 24/7 team can help you get the dual-SIM settings right.

Yes, personal hotspot and tethering are fully supported on your Faroe Islands eSIM. You can share your connection with a laptop, tablet or a travel companion's phone, which is handy when you are working from a guesthouse in Torshavn or keeping the family online during a day trip to Klaksvik or the village of Gjogv. Just remember that any data used over the hotspot comes from the same prepaid allowance, so heavy use such as video calls or large downloads will draw it down faster. If you plan to tether a lot, it is worth choosing a larger plan up front or keeping a top-up ready. Enabling the hotspot works exactly as it does at home through your phone's settings, and our support team can help if you get stuck.

The best eSIM is one that connects quickly, runs on a strong local network and keeps things simple, which is exactly what the GulfData Faroe Islands eSIM offers. It uses the Hey network for fast 5G data where available, with dependable coverage across Torshavn and out to towns and beauty spots like Klaksvik, Sorvagur and Gasadalur. Activation is effortless: scan the emailed QR code, install before you fly, and your prepaid data starts the moment you connect at Vagar Airport. There are no roaming fees, just clear, upfront terms, plus hotspot support, dual-SIM so you keep your own number, and 24/7 customer support. For a hassle-free tourist SIM alternative that has you online the minute you land in the Faroe Islands, it is hard to beat.