How to Apply for a Greenland Tourist Visa from India

Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark, but it is not covered by an ordinary Schengen visa. There is no Greenland eVisa and no visa on arrival for Indian passport holders. Applications from India go to the Embassy of Denmark in New Delhi through VFS Global's Denmark centres. All rules and fees below are as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. Our Greenland visa page for Indians keeps the essentials in one place.

Why doesn't a Schengen visa cover Greenland?

The Danish Immigration Service is explicit on this point. Citizens of visa-required countries, and India is on the EU's visa-required list, need a visa sticker that states it is valid for entry to Greenland. A Danish or any other Schengen visa does not give entry on its own.

Most travel to Greenland goes through Denmark, so most Indian travellers need both: a Schengen visa for the Danish leg and validity for Greenland. You do not file twice. One application form covers both the Schengen visa and the Greenland visa, provided you include documentation of your planned stay in Greenland.

Three related rules are worth knowing before you plan:

• If you hold a valid residence permit or EU residence card that entitles you to enter and reside in Denmark, you may enter Greenland without a visa. An expired permit does not count.
• An EU or Schengen ID card does not grant entry to Greenland (Nordic ID cards excepted), so carry your passport.
• If you are already in the Schengen area on a visa that is not valid for Greenland, you must apply to the Danish Immigration Service for an entry permit through its contact form, with an explanation.

How do you apply from India, step by step?

1. Fix your route and bookings. Decide your dates in Denmark and Greenland and collect proof of the Greenland part of the trip, such as accommodation and transport reservations.
2. Fill in the form online. Complete the application at applyvisa.um.dk, print it and sign it.
3. Pay the visa fee online. Pay EUR 90 at applyvisa.um.dk and print the payment receipt. The exchange rate on the date of application applies, and the fee is non-refundable.
4. Book a VFS Denmark appointment. Centres operate in New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Thimphu (Bhutan).
5. Submit in person. Hand in your documents and give biometrics at the centre, and pay the VFS service fee. If anything is missing, you have 3 business days to submit it at VFS.
6. Check the sticker. When your passport comes back, confirm the visa states that it is valid for Greenland before you book anything non-refundable.

Which documents show your Greenland plans?

The Embassy of Denmark's tourist checklist applies, because the procedure for Greenland is the same as for Denmark. On top of the documentation of your Greenland stay, you need:

• Passport valid for at least three months beyond your intended stay, with at least two blank pages.
• One colour photograph, 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm, less than six months old, face covering 70-80% of the frame, on a plain light background.
• Copies of previous Schengen visas and entry and exit stamps.
• A cover letter stating the purpose, duration, accompanying persons, transport and accommodation.
• A travel agency certificate for an organised trip, or another document showing your travel plans.
• A return flight reservation; the Embassy recommends not buying a ticket before the visa is approved.
• Proof of accommodation for the whole stay.
• Income tax return acknowledgments for the last two assessment years.
• Employed: payslips for the last three months, employment contract and leave letter. Self-employed: company registration with GST number. Retired: pension statements. Students: enrolment certificate.

Your original bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, must show enough money for the trip at these daily rates:

How much does the visa cost in total charges?

No separate Greenland visa fee is published. You pay the Danish short-stay fee and the VFS charges:

Do you need travel insurance for Greenland?

It depends on what your visa covers. The Danish Immigration Service says that if the visa is only valid for entry to Greenland, travel medical insurance is not required. If you are also getting a Schengen visa, as most travellers routing through Denmark will, the VFS Denmark checklist requires insurance of at least EUR 30,000, valid in all Schengen countries, from an approved company.

How long does it take, and when should you apply?

Short-stay visas under the Danish procedure are normally decided within 15 days of the Embassy receiving the application, not counting the time at VFS. If further enquiry is needed, it can take up to 30 days, and up to 45 days in exceptionally difficult cases. Leave enough margin for the longer timelines and hold reservations rather than paid tickets until the visa arrives.

If you plan to work in Greenland rather than visit, you need a residence and work permit decided by SIRI, which normally takes 3 months. That is a separate application.

If it helps, Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for the complete set. You can reach us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or through our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Can I visit Greenland on my existing Schengen visa?

No. The Danish Immigration Service states that a Danish or other Schengen visa is not valid for Greenland. Indians need a visa sticker that says it is valid for entry to Greenland.

Is there a Greenland eVisa for Indians?

No. The form and the EUR fee are completed online at applyvisa.um.dk, but documents and biometrics must be handed in person at a VFS Global Denmark centre in India.

Do I need a visa for Greenland if I have a Danish residence permit?

No, as long as it is valid. Holders of a valid residence permit or EU residence card that entitles them to enter and reside in Denmark may enter Greenland without a visa; an expired permit does not allow entry.

Is there a separate fee for the Greenland part of the visa?

No separate Greenland fee is published. You pay the Danish short-stay visa fee of EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 12) plus the VFS service fee.