Greenlandic Visa

Going to Greenland for leisure or visiting family or frineds and need to know the latest Greenlandic tourist visa requirements, Greenlandic tourist visa processing time or need to make a Greenland visa appointment? Browse this Greenland visa website to learn more.


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Greenland Visa Types

There are several types of Greenlandic visas available and the visa type for Greenland you need to apply depends on the purpose of your trip to Greenland.

Finding out what type of Greenland visa you need to apply for is actually a pretty easy process. You can apply for Greenlandic visa if you are traveling for one of the following purposes:

  • Greenlandic Tourist Visa - Greenland visa is issued to foreigners that wish to visit Greenland, for a shorter period like 30 days within a 3-month period

  • Greenlandic Visitor Visa - Make it possible for non-Greenlandic family members and friends that live outside of Greenland to come to Greenland and meet their parents, children, spouse or friends.

  • Greenlandic Business Visa - To participate in business related activities including attending or conducting meetings or conferences or training, installing equipment or performing other temporary services for a client, local affiliate or branch office in Greenland.

  • Greenlandic Transit Visa - To transit through the airport or port in Greenland

Other Greenlandic Visa Types

There are other types of Greenlandic visas available for non-Greenlandic citizens to apply:

  • Student Visa
  • Journalist Visa
  • Retirement Visa
  • Permantent Resident Visa
  • Work Visa
  • Official Visit Visa
  • Cultural, Film Crew & Sports Visa
  • Merchant Seaman Visa

Greenlandic Entry Visa Types

Single Entry visa for Greenland: A single-entry visa allows its holder to enter Greenland only once, within the given period of time, as mentioned in the visa sticker affixed to their passport. Once the visa holder exits the territory of Greenland or visa region associated with Greenland, he or she can no longer go back, even if they have not spend in Greenland the number of days as permitted by the embassy that issued them the visa.

Double Entry visa for Greenland: In general, a double-entry visa applies the same way as the single-entry visa explained above. The sole difference between a single-entry and a double-entry visa is that the second gives you the chance to go once more back to Greenland

Multiple Entry visa for Greenland: This type of visa allows the holder of the visa to enter Greenland mutiple times with visa validity period.


Steps to Applying for Greenlandic visa To apply for a Greenlandic visa follow the steps given below:

  • Check if you need to apply for a Greenlandic Visa.
  • Know when is the right time to apply!
  • Figure out what type of Greenlandic visa you need.
  • Find out where you should lodge your application.
  • Fill in the right Greenlandic visa form.
  • Collect the documents required for Greenlandic visa.
  • Make a visa appointment.
  • Attend the visa interview.
  • Submit your biometrics.
  • Pay the visa fee.

Please Note: Please consult Greenlandic embassy in your country as visa regulations for Greenland can and often change overnight. In individual cases, additional documents required for Greenlandic visa. We accept no responsibility as we have no affiliation with the embassy of Greenland or their visa section.


Going for a visa interview at the embassy? The visa officer at the Greenlandic consulate will look over your application and ask you questions if they wish to clarify anything. It is best to answer these questions honestly.

Typical questions asked at the Greenland visa interview include:

  • What is your purpose of your trip to Greenland?
  • Do you know anyone living in Greenland?
  • What is your current occupation?
  • How long have you been in your current occupation?
  • If you are a student, when will the studies finsh?
  • How will you suuport yourself whilst in Greenland?
  • Have you ever travelled to other countries?
  • Who will pay for your trip to Greenland?
  • What are your plans when you return from your trip?
  • What will you do if your visa application is rejected?
  • What is your marital status?
  • Will you be involved in business in Greenland?


Common reasons why your Greenlandic visa application got rejected include:

  • Lack of funds – you must be able to afford your trip Greenland and you must provide documents to show that you can.
  • Proof of accommodation not provided – you must be able to show where you will be staying in Greenland and you can easily do this by providing a hotel reservation in Greenland.
  • The visa officer thinks you will not return to your home country – you must make it clear that you intend to leave Greenland and return to your home country before the expiry of your visa. You can do this by providing documents that show you have ties where you live, such as an employment letter or proof that you own your home etc.
  • No proof of residence – you must be able to prove that you can live in the country of your residence legally, so you must provide proof of residence.