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You need a visa for Greenland if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

These visas exist for Greenland, but they cannot be applied for online with Bissau-Guinean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Greenland Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Greenland. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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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 Bissau-Guinean travellers

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

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Greenland

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Greenland. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Greenland. The passport must have atleast 2 blank pages.

    Government of Greenland Last checked 2026-08-11
  • 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
  • May be required

    Transit visa may be required

    Travelers may need a visitor visa to transit through Greenland. Visit the government website to check other visa requirements.

    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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