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🇬🇱 Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) · study

Basic, Youth Study or Internship in Greenland

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 30 June 2026

SIRI route cluster for basic/youth study programmes and internship stays in Greenland.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyResidence permission as granted for the approved study or internship basis.
Processing time
Use the relevant SIRI basic/youth study or internship page to confirm current filing and evidence rules.
Government fees
Confirm current fees through SIRI before payment.
Typical duration
Residence permission as granted for the approved study or internship basis.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 30 June 2026Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
OverviewSourcesEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

Overview

SIRI publishes pages for Basic and Youth studies in Greenland and Intern in Greenland. Applicants should choose the exact page that matches the programme or internship basis and confirm current admission, internship, host, support, identity and residence requirements before filing. This route cluster is for education or training-linked stays, not ordinary employment.

ℹ️ Who can apply?

You need an approved sponsor in Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) before applying. This route does not lead to permanent residence. Open to qualifying applicants from all countries.

Additional sources

  • Primary source

    SIRI - Intern in Greenland ↗ · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)

    Link last verified: 30 June 2026

  • Primary source

    SIRI - The Faroe Islands and Greenland ↗ · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)

    Link last verified: 30 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The applicant fits a basic/youth study or internship basis listed by SIRI.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • ✓The relevant school, programme, employer or host basis can be documented.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • ✓The applicant uses the exact SIRI page and instructions for the intended activity.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗

Common blockers

  • !The applicant uses a study or internship route for ordinary employment.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • !The programme, internship or host basis is not documented.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • !The applicant assumes an ordinary Denmark or Schengen permission automatically covers Greenland without checking the Greenland-specific SIRI page.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • !The applicant selects a mainland Denmark route instead of the Greenland route that matches the purpose.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • !The applicant starts work, study, family residence or long-term stay before the required Greenland residence or work permit is granted.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗

Typical evidence

  • ·School, programme or internship confirmation.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • ·Passport and identity documents.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • ·Host, employer or institution evidence requested by SIRI.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • ·Funds, accommodation, insurance or support evidence requested by the current route.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Choose the basic/youth study or internship page that matches the activity.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Prepare programme, host and identity evidence.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Submit through the official SIRI process.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Follow the activity and residence conditions granted.

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 Basic and Youth studies 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 30 June 2026

  2. Official guidanceApplicant
    Read Intern 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 30 June 2026

  3. 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 30 June 2026

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Related routes

  • Higher Education or PhD Study in Greenland

    SIRI study route for higher education or PhD programmes linked to a Greenlandic educational institution.

  • Work in Greenland

    SIRI residence and work permit route for applicants offered a job in Greenland.

Frequently asked questions

Does SIRI publish internship guidance for Greenland?+−

Yes. SIRI publishes an Intern in Greenland route separately from basic and youth studies.

Can internship permission be used for any job?+−

No. Applicants should use the internship route only where the activity fits SIRI’s internship page.

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