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

No visa needed

Icelandic 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 Icelandic citizens need a visa for Greenland?

No. Icelandic 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 Icelandic travellers

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

Required
A travel document is required to enter Greenland
Travelers need a valid passport or national ID card to enter Greenland. The travel document must be valid when the traveler arrives in Greenland.
The Danish Immigration Service 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