# Greenland visa for Indian citizens

> 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 (6 more listed below). Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/greenland
Sources checked on: 2026-10-10
Applies via: VFS Global + embassy
VFS Global: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/dnk/
Embassy / official site: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/short-stay-visa/Visa-to-the-Faroe-Island-or-Greenland

## Overview

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 fees

- **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

**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.

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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

- 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)

- Separate VFS Denmark India checklists - not itemised here

## 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

## Travel medical insurance

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 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

## Visa categories

### 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)

## Where to apply in India

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

## How to apply from India

1. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
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. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

## Frequently asked questions

### 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. 1 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..

### 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 2 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.

### 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, Thimphu (Bhutan).

### 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

- [Danish Immigration Service (New to Denmark) - Entry to the Faroe Islands or Greenland (updated 04-09-2026)](https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/short-stay-visa/Visa-to-the-Faroe-Island-or-Greenland) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10
- [VFS Global - Apply for VISA to Denmark In India and Bhutan](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/denmark/india/english/) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Embassy of Denmark New Delhi - Tourist Visa Checklist](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/denmark/india/english/pdf/Tourist-Checklist_updated.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-10
- [Embassy of Denmark in India - Travel and Residence](https://um.dk/indien/en/travel-and-residence/) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-10

### Notes on sources

- No Greenland-specific page on the Embassy of Denmark in India site or VFS India; Greenland rules taken from the Danish Immigration Service (Danish government) and fees/documents from the Denmark short-stay visa procedure, which nyidanmark.dk says is the same
- visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/dnk returns HTTP 403; used the www.vfsglobal.com one-pager mirror
- Application centre list is the one VFS gives for long-term applications; short-stay centres not separately listed
- No separate Greenland visa fee published

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