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You do not need a visa for Greenland if you have an American Samoan passport

No visa needed

American Samoan citizens can enter Greenland without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Travelling to Greenland Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

No. American Samoan citizens can enter Greenland without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Greenland may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 3+ months beyond planned departure
  • Comprehensive travel insurance with Arctic medical evacuation coverage
  • Proof of sufficient funds (approx DKK 500/day)
  • Confirmed accommodation or expedition tour booking
  • Return or onward flight ticket confirmation
  • Purpose of visit documentation or invitation letter

Entry requirements for American Samoan travellers

These rules apply specifically to American Samoan passport holders entering Greenland as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Greenland

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Greenland.

    Last checked 2026-08-11
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Greenland.

    Last checked 2026-08-11

A look at Greenland

  • Colorful houses of Nuuk with snow-capped mountains rising behind Greenland's capital city
    Nuuk — The world's smallest capital city and gateway to Greenland
  • Research station near the Greenland ice sheet with scientists studying Arctic climate conditions
    Greenland hosts world-class Arctic research facilities and climate studies
  • Towering icebergs with deep blue crevasses floating in Disko Bay near Ilulissat
    Ilulissat Icefjord — A UNESCO World Heritage Site with massive icebergs
  • Kangerlussuaq Airport terminal with Air Greenland aircraft and Arctic tundra landscape
    Kangerlussuaq Airport — Greenland's main international gateway

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