Greenland Visa from India 2026: Complete Step-by-Step Guide

The steps below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. There is no Greenland-specific page for Indian applicants on the Embassy of Denmark or VFS India sites, so the rules come from the Danish Immigration Service and the Danish short-stay procedure it says applies. For the country overview, see our Greenland visa page for Indians.

Why doesn't a Schengen visa cover Greenland?

Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, yet a Danish or other Schengen visa is not valid for entry there. Citizens of visa-required countries, India included, need a visa sticker that names Greenland. Because most travel to Greenland goes through Denmark, most Indian travellers also need a Schengen visa for the transit or stopover.

The good news is that one application form covers both, provided you include documentation of your planned stay in Greenland. Two groups need no Greenland visa: holders of a valid residence permit or EU residence card that entitles them to enter and reside in Denmark. An expired permit does not count, and an EU or Schengen ID card (other than a Nordic one) does not grant entry, so carry your passport.

How do you apply, step by step?

1. Pick the category. The Danish procedure covers Tourist / Non Professional, Business, Visiting Family and Friends, Study/Sports/Cultural, Transit and Airport Transit visas valid for Greenland.
2. Fill in the form online at applyvisa.um.dk, then print and sign it.
3. Pay the visa fee online on the same site and print the payment receipt.
4. Book a VFS Denmark appointment at one of the 12 centres: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur or Thimphu (Bhutan).
5. Submit in person with your documents and give biometrics; pay the VFS service fee there.
6. Fill any gaps fast. Missing documents must reach VFS within 3 business days.
7. Wait for the decision from the Embassy of Denmark in New Delhi and collect your passport.

Which documents go into a Greenland file?

The Danish short-stay procedure that Greenland visas follow uses the Embassy of Denmark's tourist checklist, which asks for:

Sponsored travellers add proof of sponsorship, a sponsor letter and the sponsor's photo ID. Couples add the marriage certificate; minors need a birth certificate, notarised parental consent and parents' passport copies.

How much does a Greenland visa cost from India?

No separate Greenland fee exists; the amount is the Danish short-stay fee. It is paid online at the exchange rate on the date of application and is non-refundable. VFS fees are payable by cash, card or UPI.

How long does the decision take?

The Embassy normally decides within 15 days from the day it receives the application, not counting time at VFS. If further enquiry is needed it can take up to 30 days, and up to 45 days in exceptionally difficult cases. Travel medical insurance is not required if the visa is valid only for Greenland; for a combined Schengen visa you need cover of at least 30,000 Euros from an approved company.

What if you are going to Greenland for work?

Taking a job needs more than a visit visa. Indians offered work in Greenland need a residence and work permit decided by SIRI, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration, after the Government of Greenland approves the pay and terms. Work may not start before the permit is granted.

• As a rule you need an employment agreement with a company registered in Greenland, and the employer may need a municipal permit to employ foreign labour.
• Pay, holidays and notice must meet Greenlandic standards, normally full-time at 40 hours a week.
• Since 22 August 2025 permits can be granted for up to 2 years, so yearly extensions are no longer needed.
• SIRI charges no processing fee, though the centre where you hand in the file may charge.
• Processing is normally 3 months, up to 6 months if more information is needed, and about 1 month under the Health Agreement for healthcare professionals.

Forms GL1 or GL1/5 go in through VFS to the Embassy of Denmark or directly to SIRI. Details are on the SIRI page on working in Greenland.

Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram can prepare the flight reservation, hotel bookings, itinerary and cover letter that the Greenland checklist asks for, from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for the full set. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or write to us through the contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an eVisa for Greenland?

No. The form and the EUR 90 fee are completed online at applyvisa.um.dk, but documents and biometrics must be handed in person at a VFS Denmark centre, and the visa is a sticker in your passport.

Do I need travel insurance for a Greenland visa?

Not if the visa is valid only for Greenland, according to the Danish Immigration Service. If you also apply for a Schengen visa, which most travellers routing through Denmark do, insurance of at least EUR 30,000 valid for all Schengen countries is required.

How much money should my bank statement show for Greenland?

The Embassy of Denmark's checklist asks for an original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed, showing DKK 350 per day if you stay in a private home or DKK 500 per day if you stay in a hotel.

Can I fly to Greenland with my Danish residence permit?

Yes, if it is valid and entitles you to enter and reside in Denmark; you then need no Greenland visa. An expired permit does not allow entry.