Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark) · work sponsored
Work in Greenland
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SIRI residence and work permit route for applicants offered a job in Greenland.
- Processing time
- Use the SIRI Work in Greenland page to confirm the current applicant, employer, biometrics, fee and filing steps.
- Government fees
- Confirm current work-permit fees on the official route page or application portal before payment.
- Typical duration
- Residence and work permission as granted for the approved Greenland job.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 30 June 2026, the Work 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 30 June 2026.
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What is the Work in Greenland in Greenland (self-governing territory within the Kingdom of Denmark)?
Work in Greenland is a sponsor-led Greenland route. Indicative government fees are Confirm current work-permit fees on the official route page or application portal before payment; indicative processing time is Use the SIRI Work in Greenland page to confirm the current applicant, employer, biometrics, fee and filing steps; typical duration is Residence and work permission as granted for the approved Greenland job. 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 a Work in Greenland route for people who have been offered a job in Greenland and must apply for a residence and work permit. This is the ordinary Greenland work-permit path to check before starting employment, and it is separate from the Fast Track, sideline employment and mainland Denmark work routes.
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 been offered a job in Greenland.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- ✓The applicant needs residence and work permission for Greenland rather than ordinary mainland Denmark permission.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- ✓The applicant and employer follow the current SIRI work-route instructions.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant starts work before permission is granted.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- !The employer or job evidence does not match the SIRI route requirements.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
- ·Job offer or employment contract.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- ·Employer information requested by the official process.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- ·Passport and identity documents.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
- ·Qualification, salary, accommodation or role evidence requested by the current SIRI instructions.Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm the case belongs under the ordinary Work in Greenland route.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare job, employer and identity evidence.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the official SIRI process and complete any biometrics/passport steps.
After approval
Work only under the employer, role and conditions granted.
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 SIRI Work 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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Related routes
Fast Track Greenland
SIRI Fast Track route for applicants applying to work for an approved company in Greenland.
Sideline Employment in Greenland
SIRI route for applicants who need a Greenland work permit for sideline employment.
Accompanying Family in Greenland
SIRI route for family members accompanying a person who is in Greenland to work or study.
Frequently asked questions
Who uses Work in Greenland?+
Applicants who have been offered a job in Greenland and need a residence and work permit should start with the SIRI Work in Greenland page.
Is this the same as a Denmark work permit?+
No. SIRI separates Greenland and Faroe Islands residence/work routes from ordinary Denmark routes.
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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Primary source: Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI)
Last checked: 30 June 2026