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Customs clearance for different types of transport

Ships, boats and aircraft arriving from abroad, or carrying undeclared goods, must notify the customs authorities by phone at least 24 hours before entering Faroese customs territory, i.e. 12 nautical miles from land. Additionally, customs documents must be submitted to the customs authorities via e-mail or fax.

Customs documents to complete and submit

Ships and boats are always required to submit a list of dutiable goods (T26), a crew list (T27) and a customs declaration (T28). Find the documents under quick links.

Aircraft should submit a customs declaration for aircraft (T30).

In addition to these documents, vessels are required to submit:

  • Cargo manifests
  • Passenger lists
  • Invoices for goods purchased abroad
  • Customs declaration from the last port
  • Maritime Declaration of Health
  • Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate
Contact information for arrival notice

Ships and boats

Notify the customs authorities of your arrival by calling +298 44 73 05.

Submit the customs documents by e-mail to customs@taks.fo.

Aircraft

Notify the authorities of your arrival by calling +298 35 77 10.

Submit the customs documents by e-mail to tollvald@taks.fo.

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