Do you wish to file an appeal?

If you have received a decision from a public authority that you wish to appeal, you can contact the Faroese Board of Appeal.

The Faroese Board of Appeal handles appeals concerning

• Social, Family, and Health issues
• Tax and duty issues
• Student grant issues
• Land and Property issues
• Business-related issues
• Psychiatric patient issues
• Unemployment benefits issues
• Parental leave benefits issues
• Coercive measures issues
• Nature Conservation issues

You can find more detailed descriptions of the various case areas here. 

Who can appeal?

When you receive a decision from a public authority, the general rule is that you have the right to appeal the decision.
If the decision falls within the jurisdiction of the Faroese Board of Appeal, we can process your appeal.
In certain cases, others besides the recipient of the decision may also be entitled to appeal.

If you are unsure whether you can appeal, you are welcome to contact the Faroese Board of Appeal at: fks@fks.fo

What can be appealed?

The Faroese Board of Appeal deals with decisions made by public authorities. As a general rule, such decisions can be appealed.
The authority that issued the decision is obliged to guide you on how to file an appeal if you disagree with the decision.

If you are unsure whether a decision you have received from a public authority can be appealed, you are welcome to contact the Faroese Board of Appeal at: fks@fks.fo

When can you appeal?

Deadlines for submitting appeals vary. The authority that issued the decision determines the applicable deadline.
It is important that you observe the deadline, as your appeal may be rejected if submitted too late.

You can read more about the different areas of appeal and the relevant deadlines here.

How to appeal?

You must submit your appeal in writing and send it to the Faroese Board of Appeal.
When submitting your appeal, you should also include the decision you are appealing and any other relevant documents.
This helps ensure the case is fully informed before a decision is made regarding your appeal.

Debt restructuring

Individuals who owe money to the National Treasury can apply for debt forgiveness or restructuring.
An application form, along with various details about the applicant’s financial situation, must be submitted to the Faroese Board of Appeal, which then processes the application.

You can read more about debt restructuring and find the application form and instructions here.