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Au Pair in Greenland

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Source check: all 1 official citation reconfirmed 13 September 2026

SIRI route for applicants who want to stay as an au pair with a host family in Greenland.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyAu pair residence permission as granted by SIRI.
Processing time
Use the SIRI Au Pair in Greenland page to confirm current host-family and applicant steps.
Government fees
Confirm current au pair fees through SIRI before payment.
Typical duration
Au pair residence permission as granted by SIRI.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No

In short

As of 17 August 2026, the Au Pair in Greenland for Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) is a sponsor-led Greenland immigration route. Sources: official Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) government pages, reviewed 17 August 2026.

Cite this: https://visaatlas.org/visas/greenland/au-pair-in-greenland#answer

What is the Au Pair in Greenland in Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark)?

Au Pair in Greenland is a sponsor-led Greenland route. Indicative government fees are Confirm current au pair fees through SIRI before payment; indicative processing time is Use the SIRI Au Pair in Greenland page to confirm current host-family and applicant steps; typical duration is Au pair residence permission as granted by SIRI. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) on 30 June 2026.

Overview

SIRI publishes Au Pair in Greenland for applicants who want to stay with a host family. This is a host-family residence route, not ordinary employment or family reunification. Applicants and hosts should use the SIRI page to confirm age, host-family, contract, allowance, insurance, language, residence and filing conditions before making arrangements.

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Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Check the official Au Pair in Greenland page before agreeing terms.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Prepare host-family and applicant evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Submit through SIRI and complete any biometrics/passport steps.

  4. After approval

    Keep the stay within au pair conditions and do not use it as ordinary work permission.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Au Pair in Greenland, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Agree the lawful start date and onboarding with the employer or sponsor. Check whether the permission names an employer, role or activity before changing the arrangement.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Read Au Pair in Greenland guidance ↗

    Use this official Greenland/SIRI source to confirm the current route, eligibility, application steps, fee, biometrics, passport handling and Greenland-specific conditions before applying or travelling.

    Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) · verified

  2. Official guidanceApplicant
    Open SIRI Greenland application area ↗

    Use this official Greenland/SIRI source to confirm the current route, eligibility, application steps, fee, biometrics, passport handling and Greenland-specific conditions before applying or travelling.

    Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Is au pair in Greenland a work route?+

It is a host-family/cultural stay route, not ordinary employment. Use the work route for ordinary jobs.

Who checks the conditions?+

Both the applicant and host family should use the official SIRI Au Pair in Greenland page before filing.

Need tailored advice?

We do not provide legal advice. For an application that depends on your exact circumstances, consult a regulator-listed immigration advisor.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)

Last checked: 30 June 2026

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