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

No visa needed

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

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Greenland?

No. Emirati 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 Emirati travellers

These rules apply specifically to Emirati 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
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Greenland.
Last checked 2026-08-11