Faroe Islands and the European Union and other directives do not apply for the Faroe Islands. A protocol to the treaty of accession of Denmark to the European Communities stipulates that Danish nationals residing in the Faroe Islands are not to be considered as Danish nationals within the meaning of the treaties. Hence, Danish people living in the Faroes are not citizens of the European Union (other EU nationals living there remain EU citizens), and do not have right to settle in the EU without special permits. The Faroe Islands are not part of the Schengen Area. However, persons travelling between the Faroe Islands and the
Faroe Islands national football team and 20 November 2018 respectively. "Caps and goals as of 20 November 2018, after the game against Malta." Source: The following players have been called up within the last 12 months. Faroe Islands national football team The Faroe Islands national football team (; ), represents the Faroe Islands in association football and is controlled by the Faroe Islands Football Association. The Faroe Islands became a member of FIFA in 1988 and UEFA in 1990 and is the fourth smallest UEFA country by population. Faroe Islands have never advanced to the finals of the FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship.