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Greenland visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS Global + embassySources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Greenland visa through VFS Global and the embassy. The published fee for Tourist Visa / Non Professional Visa is EUR 90. Processing time (Short stay visa (Danish/Schengen procedure)): Normally within 15 days (from the day the Embassy receives it, excluding submission time at VFS); up to 30 days if further enquiry is needed, up to 45 days in exceptionally difficult cases. Application locations listed include New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Chennai (7 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

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Greenland visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
EUR 90Tourist Visa / Non Professional Visa
Processing time
Normally within 15 days (from the day the Embassy receives it, excluding submission time at VFS)Short stay visa (Danish/Schengen procedure)
Where to apply
12 locations listedNew Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata…
Insurance required
Not published

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Greenland visa?

Applies via: VFS Global + embassy

Who handles applications in India

Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but a Danish/Schengen visa is not valid for entry: citizens of visa-required countries need a visa sticker that states it is valid for entry to Greenland (and most travellers will also need a Schengen visa, since most travel goes through Denmark). The application procedure is the same as for a visa to Denmark and is submitted to a Danish diplomatic mission; from India this is the Embassy of Denmark in New Delhi via VFS Global Denmark centres, after filling in the application and paying the fee online at applyvisa.um.dk. One application form covers both the Schengen visa and the Greenland visa; include documentation of your planned stay in Greenland. VFS also accepts residence and work permit applications for Greenland and forwards them to the Embassy.

Visa on arrival, eVisa or visa-free for Indians?

Visa on arrival
Not available: Indians are visa-required (India is in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) and the Danish Immigration Service says visa-required nationals must hold a visa sticker valid for Greenland before travel, applied for through a Danish mission (from India, via VFS Global Denmark centres).
eVisa / online visa
Not available: there is no Greenland eVisa. Indians need a visa sticker in the passport stating it is valid for Greenland; the form and EUR fee are completed online at applyvisa.um.dk, but documents and biometrics must then be handed in person at a VFS Denmark centre.
Visa-free entry
Conditional: a Danish or other Schengen visa is not valid for Greenland, so Indians need a visa valid for Greenland. Exception: holders of a valid residence permit from Denmark or another Schengen country that entitles them to enter and reside in Denmark may enter Greenland without a visa.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  2. 2

    Submit your application

    Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru and others listed below.

  3. 3

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Greenland visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Tourist Visa / Non Professional Visa

    EUR 90

    Danish short-stay visa fee as published by VFS Denmark India; exchange rate of the date of application applies; paid online at applyvisa.um.dk; non-refundable. No separate Greenland-specific fee published.

  • Business Visa / Conference Visa

    EUR 90

  • Airport Transit Visa / Transit Visa / Seaman Visa

    EUR 90

  • Child between 6-12 years (short stay visa only)

    EUR 45

  • Residence and work permit for Greenland (SIRI processing fee)

    No fee

    SIRI lists no processing fee; the diplomatic mission or application centre where the application is handed in may charge additional fees

Service fee: VFS Service Fee INR 2109 (Euro 19); applicants applying outside Delhi pay a mandatory courier charge of Euro 4 (INR 444). All VFS fees payable by Cash/Card/UPI. INR as published by VFS India (Denmark one-pager), October 2026.

Checklist

What documents are required for a Greenland visa from India?

All applicants

15 items
  • Documentation of your planned stay in Greenland (Danish Immigration Service requirement)
  • Application form completely filled on https://applyvisa.um.dk/, printed and signed by the applicant
  • Visa fee payment receipt printed from applyvisa.um.dk
  • One recent (less than six months old) passport-size colour photograph (3.5cm / 4.5cm)
  • Passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay with at least two blank pages
  • Copy of previous Schengen visas and entry/exit stamps
  • Cover letter stating purpose of travel, duration, accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details
  • Certificate of the travel agency confirming an organized trip or other document indicating travel plans
  • Flight reservations of return or round ticket (the Embassy recommends not buying a ticket before the visa is approved)
  • Proof of accommodation covering the whole stay
  • Original personal bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank, showing DKK 350 per day (private home) or DKK 500 per day (hotel)
  • Indian income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
  • Employed: payslips for last three months, employment contract, leave letter; self-employed: company registration with GST number; sponsored: proof of sponsorship, sponsor letter and photo ID; retired: pension statements; students: enrolment certificate
  • Marriage certificate if travelling with spouse; minors: birth certificate, notarised parental consent, parents' passport copies
  • Missing documents must be submitted at VFS within 3 business days

Travel medical insurance

1 item
  • Overseas travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000) is required for the Schengen visa; if the visa is only valid for entry to Greenland, travel medical insurance is not required

Business, Red Carpet, Visiting Family and Friends, Transit (Seamen)

1 item
  • Separate VFS Denmark India checklists - not itemised here

Entry rules for Greenland (Danish Immigration Service)

6 items
  • Applies to short-term visits of up to 90 days; citizens of visa-required countries need a visa sticker that states it is valid for entry to Greenland
  • A Danish or other Schengen visa is not valid for Greenland; travellers already in the Schengen area on a C or D visa must hold a visa valid for Greenland, and those in Denmark without one must apply to the Danish Immigration Service for an entry permit (contact form, with an explanation)
  • Holders of a valid residence permit or EU residence card entitling them to enter and reside in Denmark may enter Greenland without a visa; an expired permit does not allow entry
  • An EU/Schengen ID card does not grant entry to Greenland (except Nordic ID cards), so bring a passport
  • If the visa is only valid for Greenland, travel medical insurance is not required
  • One application form covers both the Schengen visa and the Greenland visa; include documentation of the planned stay in Greenland

Residence and work permit for Greenland (SIRI checklist)

5 items
  • Copy of all passport pages, including empty pages and covers
  • Employment contract or specific job offer with salary, terms and job description, signed by both parties and not more than 30 days old
  • Documentation of educational background if necessary (authorisation for Health Agreement applicants)
  • Form GL1 (paper: applicant completes part 1, employer part 2) or digital GL1/5 (employer completes its part first); the employer can be given power of attorney
  • Hand in at a Danish diplomatic mission or application centre in the country of residence (from India via VFS to the Embassy of Denmark), or send it directly to SIRI

Photo

What are the Greenland visa photo specifications?

Size
3.5cm / 4.5cm (35-40mm in width)
Background
Plain light-coloured background
  • No more than 6 months old, in colour
  • Face takes up 70-80% of the photograph
  • Eyes open and clearly visible, neutral expression, mouth closed
  • Head coverings only for religious reasons

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Greenland visa?

If the visa is only valid for entry to the Faroe Islands or Greenland, a travel medical insurance is not required (Danish Immigration Service). For a combined Schengen visa, insurance of at least 30,000 Euros valid for all Schengen countries from an approved company is required (VFS Denmark checklist).

Processing

How long does Greenland visa processing take?

Short stay visa (Danish/Schengen procedure)
Normally within 15 days (from the day the Embassy receives it, excluding submission time at VFS); up to 30 days if further enquiry is needed, up to 45 days in exceptionally difficult cases
Residence and work permit for Greenland (SIRI)
Normally 3 months; up to 6 months if further information is needed; about 1 month under the Health Agreement (healthcare professionals)

Visa types

Which Greenland visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short stay visa valid for Greenland (applied for as a Danish visa)

  • Tourist / Non Professional Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Red Carpet
  • Visiting Family and Friends
  • Transit Visa (Seaman)
  • Transit Visa
  • Airport Transit Visa
  • Study/Sports/Cultural Visa

Long Term (residence and work permits)

  • Greenland and Faroe Islands residence and work permit applications (submitted via VFS to the Denmark Embassy in New Delhi)

Long stay

Greenland study and work visas for Indians

Residence and work permit for Greenland

Work

For Indians offered a job in Greenland: the application goes to SIRI (Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration), which decides after the Government of Greenland approves the pay and terms. Work may not start before the permit is granted.

  • As a rule, an employment agreement with a company registered in Greenland
  • As a rule, the employer must hold a municipal permit to employ foreign labour for the job (issued by the municipality where the workplace is located); not all jobs require one
  • Salary, holidays and notice terms must meet Greenlandic standards; employment normally full-time (40 hours a week)
  • Permit valid up to 2 years from the decision (since 22 August 2025), limited to the municipal permit or employment period and to 2 months before passport expiry; tied to the specific job and employer
  • Work-permit exemptions for stays under 3 months (e.g. invited researchers/lecturers, business representatives, fitters/installers) - a visa is still required for visa-required nationals
  • Spouse, partner and children under 18 can apply as accompanying family
Official page

Fees and processing times for these routes are listed in the Visa fees and Processing sections above.

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Greenland visa?

  • New Delhi
  • Chandigarh
  • Kolkata
  • Hyderabad
  • Chennai
  • Bengaluru
  • Cochin
  • Mumbai
  • Pune
  • Ahmedabad
  • Jaipur
  • Thimphu (Bhutan)

Statistics & changes

Greenland visa statistics and recent rule changes

Recent rule changes

  • Residence and work permits for work in Greenland can now be granted for up to two years (previously one year), matching municipal permits, so yearly extensions are no longer needed; accompanying family follow the same duration.

    Official notice

FAQ

Greenland visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Greenland visa fee for Indian citizens?

Tourist Visa / Non Professional Visa: EUR 90; Business Visa / Conference Visa: EUR 90; Airport Transit Visa / Transit Visa / Seaman Visa: EUR 90. 2 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: VFS Service Fee INR 2109 (Euro 19); applicants applying outside Delhi pay a mandatory courier charge of Euro 4 (INR 444). All VFS fees payable by Cash/Card/UPI. INR as published by VFS India (Denmark one-pager), October 2026..

What documents are required for a Greenland visa from India?

Documentation of your planned stay in Greenland (Danish Immigration Service requirement); Application form completely filled on https://applyvisa.um.dk/, printed and signed by the applicant; Visa fee payment receipt printed from applyvisa.um.dk; One recent (less than six months old) passport-size colour photograph (3.5cm / 4.5cm); Passport valid for at least three months beyond the intended stay with at least two blank pages; Copy of previous Schengen visas and entry/exit stamps. Plus 9 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 4 visa categories.

How long does Greenland visa processing take for Indians?

Short stay visa (Danish/Schengen procedure): Normally within 15 days (from the day the Embassy receives it, excluding submission time at VFS); up to 30 days if further enquiry is needed, up to 45 days in exceptionally difficult cases; Residence and work permit for Greenland (SIRI): Normally 3 months; up to 6 months if further information is needed; about 1 month under the Health Agreement (healthcare professionals).

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Greenland visa?

Applications go via VFS Global + embassy. Locations listed: New Delhi, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Cochin, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Thimphu (Bhutan).

Can Indians get a Greenland visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: Indians are visa-required (India is in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806) and the Danish Immigration Service says visa-required nationals must hold a visa sticker valid for Greenland before travel, applied for through a Danish mission (from India, via VFS Global Denmark centres). eVisa — Not available: there is no Greenland eVisa. Indians need a visa sticker in the passport stating it is valid for Greenland; the form and EUR fee are completed online at applyvisa.um.dk, but documents and biometrics must then be handed in person at a VFS Denmark centre. Visa-free entry — Conditional: a Danish or other Schengen visa is not valid for Greenland, so Indians need a visa valid for Greenland. Exception: holders of a valid residence permit from Denmark or another Schengen country that entitles them to enter and reside in Denmark may enter Greenland without a visa.

What photo size is required for a Greenland visa?

Size: 3.5cm / 4.5cm (35-40mm in width). Background: Plain light-coloured background.

Is travel medical insurance required for a Greenland visa?

If the visa is only valid for entry to the Faroe Islands or Greenland, a travel medical insurance is not required (Danish Immigration Service). For a combined Schengen visa, insurance of at least 30,000 Euros valid for all Schengen countries from an approved company is required (VFS Denmark checklist).

Which Greenland visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Short stay visa valid for Greenland (applied for as a Danish visa) and Long Term (residence and work permits). 9 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

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