Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) visas
Greenland Visa Atlas coverage is based on SIRI / New to Denmark official pages for Greenland and the Government of Greenland portal for jurisdiction context. The current packet covers Greenland-specific short-stay visa handling, work permits, Fast Track, sideline employment, family reunification, accompanying family, higher education, PhD study, basic/youth study, internship, au pair and permanent residence; users should not assume ordinary mainland Denmark or Schengen rules apply automatically to Greenland.
10 routes · 2 without a sponsor · 1 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
SIRI - The Faroe Islands and Greenland ↗ · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) — Official immigration authority publishing Greenland residence, work, family, study, accompanying-family, au pair, sideline employment and permanent-residence application guidance.
- Government of Greenland (Naalakkersuisut) — Official Government of Greenland portal for jurisdictional context and public administration information; immigration application handling is published through SIRI / New to Denmark.
Visa routes (10)
Visa to Greenland
Official short-stay visa handling for visa-required travellers visiting Greenland for up to 90 days.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
Work in Greenland
SIRI residence and work permit route for applicants offered a job in Greenland.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
Fast Track Greenland
SIRI Fast Track route for applicants applying to work for an approved company in Greenland.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
Sideline Employment in Greenland
SIRI route for applicants who need a Greenland work permit for sideline employment.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
Family Reunification in Greenland
SIRI route for spouses, partners, parents or other family members applying for family reunification in Greenland.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
Accompanying Family in Greenland
SIRI route for family members accompanying a person who is in Greenland to work or study.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
Higher Education or PhD Study in Greenland
SIRI study route for higher education or PhD programmes linked to a Greenlandic educational institution.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
Basic, Youth Study or Internship in Greenland
SIRI route cluster for basic/youth study programmes and internship stays in Greenland.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
Au Pair in Greenland
SIRI route for applicants who want to stay as an au pair with a host family in Greenland.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 17 August 2026
Permanent Residence Permit in Greenland
SIRI route for eligible long-term residents applying for permanent residence in Greenland.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 18 August 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) have?+
We cover 10 Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, sponsored work, family, study, and general residence. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
2 of the 10 Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 8 are employer-sponsored.
Which Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) visas lead to permanent residence?+
1 of the 10 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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