Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) · residence general · Leads to settlement
Permanent Residence Permit in Greenland
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SIRI route for eligible long-term residents applying for permanent residence in Greenland.
- Processing time
- Use the SIRI permanent residence page to confirm current eligibility, evidence, filing and decision handling.
- Government fees
- Confirm current permanent-residence fees through SIRI before payment.
- Typical duration
- Permanent residence if approved under the current Greenland rules.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
SIRI publishes Permanent residence permit in Greenland for applicants who want to apply for permanent residence after a qualifying residence history. It is a post-residence route, not a first-arrival route. Applicants should check current residence-duration, lawful-stay, employment, language, conduct, debt, support and integration conditions directly with SIRI before applying.
Additional sources
Primary source
SIRI - The Faroe Islands and Greenland ↗ · Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant has a qualifying residence history in Greenland.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- ✓The applicant meets the current SIRI permanent-residence conditions for Greenland.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- ✓The applicant can document residence history, identity and any conduct, support, employment or integration conditions requested by SIRI.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant has not built the required qualifying residence history.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- !The applicant treats permanent residence as a first-arrival route.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- !The applicant does not meet current SIRI conditions for Greenland permanent residence.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Current and previous Greenland residence permits.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- ·Passport and identity documents.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- ·Residence-history, employment, support, conduct, debt, language or integration evidence requested by SIRI.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- ·Completed permanent-residence application material and supporting documents.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Check the SIRI Greenland permanent-residence page before assuming eligibility.
Build the evidence pack
Gather residence-history and condition evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit the permanent-residence application through SIRI.
After approval
Keep existing residence permission valid while the application is handled where required.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
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.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead permanent residence permit 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
- Official guidanceApplicantOpen 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 permanent residence in Greenland an entry route?+
No. It is for eligible long-term residents who meet SIRI’s Greenland permanent-residence conditions.
Does SIRI publish a Greenland permanent-residence page?+
Yes. SIRI publishes a Permanent residence permit in Greenland page.
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