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

Family Reunification in Greenland

By Sam Parks · Last reviewed: 30 June 2026

SIRI route for spouses, partners, parents or other family members applying for family reunification in Greenland.

Requires sponsorshipDoes not lead to permanent residencyResidence permission as granted for the approved Greenland family basis.
Processing time
Use the SIRI family-reunification page to confirm the current relationship basis, forms, biometrics and processing notes.
Government fees
Confirm current family-reunification fees through SIRI before payment.
Typical duration
Residence permission as granted for the approved Greenland family basis.
Sponsorship required
Yes
Leads to permanent residency
No
Reviewed 30 June 2026Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
OverviewSourcesEligibilityPathwayApplyFAQ

Overview

SIRI publishes Family Reunification in Greenland for applicants who want to apply with a spouse, cohabiting partner, parent or other family member in Greenland. Family applicants should use this Greenland-specific page to confirm relationship, sponsor, residence, housing, financial and documentation requirements instead of relying only on Denmark family guidance.

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

    Link last verified: 30 June 2026

  • Primary source

    Government of Greenland ↗ · Government of Greenland

    Link last verified: 30 June 2026

Eligibility

Typical criteria

  • ✓The applicant fits a family-reunification basis covered by SIRI for Greenland.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • ✓The family relationship and sponsor residence basis can be documented.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • ✓The applicant uses the Greenland-specific family page and current SIRI instructions.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗

Common blockers

  • !The relationship or sponsor basis is not documented.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • !The applicant relies on ordinary Denmark family guidance without checking Greenland-specific rules.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

  • ·Passport and identity documents.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • ·Marriage, cohabitation, birth, parentage, custody or other relationship evidence requested for the case.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • ·Sponsor identity and residence evidence in Greenland.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
  • ·Housing, support, declaration, translation or legalisation evidence requested by SIRI.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗

Application pathway

  1. 01

    Check the route fit

    Choose the family basis on the SIRI Greenland family-reunification page.

  2. 02

    Build the evidence pack

    Prepare relationship, sponsor and identity evidence.

  3. 03

    Submit through the official channel

    Submit through the official SIRI process and complete biometrics or passport steps.

  4. 04

    After approval

    Follow residence-card, arrival and renewal instructions after decision.

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 Family Reunification 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
    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

  • Accompanying Family in Greenland

    SIRI route for family members accompanying a person who is in Greenland to work or study.

  • Permanent Residence Permit in Greenland

    SIRI route for eligible long-term residents applying for permanent residence in Greenland.

Frequently asked questions

Does Greenland have a separate family-reunification page?+−

Yes. SIRI publishes a Family Reunification in Greenland page for family cases in Greenland.

Can Denmark family rules be used without checking Greenland?+−

No. Applicants should use the Greenland-specific SIRI page before applying.

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