Documents Required for Greenland Visa from India: 2026 Checklist

The checklist below is as published on the official sources, checked on 2026-10-15. No Greenland-specific checklist exists in India. The Danish Immigration Service says the Greenland procedure is the same as for a Danish visa, so the Embassy of Denmark's tourist checklist is the one to follow.

Which documents does every Greenland visa file need?

Tick these off in order:

1. Documentation of your planned stay in Greenland. This is the Danish Immigration Service's own requirement, and the item that separates a Greenland file from an ordinary Danish one.
2. Application form completed on applyvisa.um.dk, printed and signed by you.
3. Visa fee payment receipt printed from applyvisa.um.dk.
4. One colour photo, 3.5cm x 4.5cm, less than six months old, on a plain light-coloured background.
5. Passport valid at least three months beyond the intended stay, with at least two blank pages.
6. Copies of previous Schengen visas and entry/exit stamps.
7. Cover letter stating purpose, duration, accompanying persons, transport and accommodation.
8. Travel plans: a travel agency certificate for an organised trip, or another document showing your plans.
9. Flight reservation for a return or round trip. The Embassy recommends not buying a ticket before the visa is approved.
10. Proof of accommodation covering the whole stay.
11. Original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank.
12. ITR acknowledgments for the last two assessment years.

How much money must the bank statement show?

Multiply the daily figure by the days you will spend there and make sure the three-month statement supports it. The statement must be the original, stamped and signed by the bank. These figures come from the Danish checklist, which the Greenland visa follows.

What changes by applicant type?

The Embassy's checklist adds proof of your situation in India:

• Employed: payslips for the last three months, employment contract and leave letter.
• Self-employed: company registration with GST number.
• Sponsored: proof of sponsorship, the sponsor's letter and photo ID.
• Retired: pension statements.
• Students: enrolment certificate.
• Travelling with a spouse: marriage certificate.
• Minors: birth certificate, notarised parental consent and parents' passport copies.

Business, Red Carpet, Visiting Family and Friends and Seaman transit applicants have separate VFS Denmark checklists. Check the one for your category before the appointment.

Do you need travel insurance for Greenland?

Only for a combined trip. The Danish Immigration Service says that if the visa is valid only for entry to Greenland, travel medical insurance is not required. A Schengen visa applied for at the same time needs overseas travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000, valid for all Schengen countries, from an approved company.

Most travellers will need both visas, because most travel to Greenland goes through Denmark. One application form covers both the Schengen visa and the Greenland visa.

What do you pay, and where do you submit?

The visa fee is paid online at applyvisa.um.dk and is non-refundable. Documents and biometrics are then handed in at a VFS Global Denmark centre: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad or Jaipur, plus Thimphu in Bhutan.

The Embassy of Denmark normally decides within 15 days of receiving the file, excluding time at VFS. It can take up to 30 days if further enquiry is needed and up to 45 days in exceptionally difficult cases. If a document is missing, you must submit it at VFS within 3 business days.

Mistakes that hold up Greenland files

• Applying for a Schengen visa only. Without a sticker valid for Greenland, the trip is not covered. Request Greenland validity on the form and document the stay.
• An unstamped bank statement. The checklist asks for the original, stamped and signed by the bank, not a downloaded copy.
• ITR for one year only. The checklist asks for acknowledgments for the last two assessment years.
• Bookings that stop at Copenhagen. Accommodation proof must cover the whole stay, including every night in Greenland.
• Waiting to fix gaps. Missing documents have to reach VFS within 3 business days.

Going to Greenland for work instead?

A work trip needs a residence and work permit, decided by SIRI (the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration). The SIRI checklist asks for:

• A copy of all passport pages, including empty pages and covers.
• An employment contract or job offer with salary, terms and job description, signed by both parties and not more than 30 days old.
• Form GL1 (paper) or the digital GL1/5, with the employer's part completed.
• Educational documents where needed.

SIRI lists no processing fee. Permits normally take 3 months, up to 6 months if more information is needed. Since 22 August 2025, permits can be granted for up to two years. From India, the application goes through VFS to the Embassy of Denmark, or directly to SIRI.

For the full Greenland process, see our Greenland visa guide for Indians and the Danish Immigration Service page.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, with packages from INR 1,000 (flight reservation) to INR 3,000 (reservation, hotel, itinerary and cover letter). WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or use our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Is my Schengen visa enough to visit Greenland?

No. Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, but a Danish or other Schengen visa is not valid for entry. You need a visa sticker that states it is valid for Greenland.

Can I enter Greenland on a Danish residence permit?

Yes, if it is a valid residence permit or EU residence card entitling you to enter and reside in Denmark. An expired permit does not allow entry.

Is an EU or Schengen ID card enough for Greenland?

No. The Danish Immigration Service says an EU or Schengen ID card does not grant entry to Greenland, except Nordic ID cards, so bring your passport.

Does the Greenland visa photo have special rules?

Yes. It must be 3.5cm x 4.5cm, in colour, no more than 6 months old, with your face taking up 70-80% of the photo, eyes open, mouth closed and a neutral expression.