Consulates in Tórshavn
- 2 missions
- 2 countries
Embassies and consulates in Tórshavn
Tórshavn is home to 2 foreign missions from 2 countries: 1 consulate general and 1 honorary consulate. The embassies to the Faroe Islands are in Tórshavn.
Public holidays in Tórshavn
Public holidays in the Faroe Islands
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The missions in Tórshavn close on the Faroe Islands’ public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Jólaaftanskvøld) on Thursday 24 December 2026, Christmas Day (Jóladagur) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (2. Jóladagur) on Saturday 26 December 2026.
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Foreign missions in Tórshavn
Tórshavn hosts missions of Iceland and Germany.
Types of mission in Tórshavn
By type, Tórshavn has 1 consulate general and 1 honorary consulate. Of these, the honorary consulate in Tórshavn offers limited help: an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Tórshavn?
There are 2 foreign missions on record in Tórshavn: 1 consulate general and 1 honorary consulate.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Tórshavn?
Missions from 2 countries are based in Tórshavn, among them Iceland and Germany.
Is there an embassy in Tórshavn?
No. The embassies to the Faroe Islands are in Tórshavn; Tórshavn has consulates and honorary consulates.
When are the missions in Tórshavn closed?
The missions in Tórshavn close on the Faroe Islands’ public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Jólaaftanskvøld) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.