Faroe IslandsGreenland: Visa-free

Faroe IslandsGreenland

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for Greenland?

Visa-free

No. Denmark passport holders do not need a visa to visit Greenland for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Faroe Islands does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a Denmark passport. See the Denmark passport.

Source: visitgreenland.com (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Distance2,226 km, straight line (~3h 7m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Greenland136 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Denmark passport holders visiting Faroe Islands: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Denmark passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for Greenland?

No. Denmark passport holders do not need a visa to visit Greenland for tourism.

How far is Greenland from Faroe Islands?

About 2,226 km in a straight line, roughly ~3h 7m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Greenland?

krone (DKK).

What is the emergency number in Greenland?

112.

What time zone is Greenland in?

Godthab (UTC-1).

What is the nearest airport to Nuuk?

Nuuk International Airport (GOH), about 2 km away.

How many countries can enter Greenland without a visa?

136 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Greenland visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands, also known as the Faroes, are an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean and a rigsdel of the Kingdom of Denmark. Located between Iceland, Norway, and the Hebrides and Shetland isles of Scotland, the islands have a population of 54,870 as of November 2025 and a land area of 1,393 km2 (538 sq mi). The official language is Faroese, which is partially mutually intelligible with Icelandic. The terrain is rugged, dominated by fjords and cliffs with sparse vegetation and few trees. As a result of their proximity to the Arctic Circle, the islands experience perpetual civil twilight during summer nights and very short winter days; nevertheless, they experience a subpolar oceanic climate and mild temperatures year-round due to the Gulf Stream. The capital, Tórshavn, receives the fewest recorded hours of sunshine of any city in the world at only 840 per year.

CapitalTorshavn

RegionNorthern Europe

Population54.9K

Area1,393 km²

CurrencyDanish krone, Faroese króna (1 USD ≈ 6.66 DKK)

LanguagesDanish, Faroese

Calling code+298

Drives on theright

TimezoneFaroe (UTC+1)

Nearest airportVágar Airport (FAE), 27 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$74,175 (2024)

Climate in Torshavn

Warmest August, coolest February, driest May, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Torshavn, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5.9°C	2.3°C	116mm	68h
February	4°C	1.2°C	93mm	138h
March	4.4°C	1.2°C	97mm	197h
April	6.2°C	2.6°C	58mm	260h
May	7.3°C	3.9°C	47mm	331h
June	10°C	6.7°C	50mm	329h
July	10.3°C	7.4°C	98mm	313h
August	10.9°C	8°C	49mm	305h
September	9.7°C	6.8°C	107mm	207h
October	7.6°C	5.5°C	109mm	128h
November	7.1°C	4.2°C	103mm	61h
December	5.2°C	2.8°C	136mm	28h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Faroe or Faeroe Islands are an archipelago of 18 islands in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, with roughly 54,000 inhabitants (2022). Like Greenland, the Faroe Islands are an autonomous territory of Denmark.

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026Jólaaftanskvøld

December 25, 2026Jóladagur

December 26, 20262. Jóladagur

Full source list on About.

About Greenland

Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Kingdom of Denmark and is the largest of the kingdom's three constituent parts by land area, the others being Denmark proper and the Faroe Islands. Citizens of Greenland are citizens of Denmark. They are thus citizens of the European Union (EU), although Greenland is not part of the EU. It is the world's largest island and lies between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. It shares a small 1.2-kilometre (0.75 mi) border with Canada on Hans Island. The capital and largest city is Nuuk. Kaffeklubben Island off the northern coast is the world's northernmost undisputed point of land – Cape Morris Jesup on the main island was thought to be so until the 1960s. Economically, Greenland is heavily reliant on aid from Denmark, which has averaged 5.4 billion kr. annually in the period 2019–2023, amounting to more than 20% of the territory's gross domestic product.

CapitalNuuk

RegionNorth America

Population56.8K

Area2,166,086 km²

Currencykrone (1 USD ≈ 6.66 DKK)

LanguagesGreenlandic

Calling code+299

Drives on theright

TimezoneGodthab (UTC-1)

Nearest airportNuuk International Airport (GOH), 2 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$58,499 (2023)

Climate in Nuuk

Warmest July, coolest February, driest February, sunniest May.

Monthly climate normals for Nuuk, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-10.4°C	-16.6°C	68mm	58h
February	-11.3°C	-16.2°C	31mm	122h
March	-8°C	-13.9°C	121mm	191h
April	-0.3°C	-5.8°C	76mm	291h
May	4.1°C	-1.5°C	57mm	323h
June	7.9°C	2.4°C	164mm	216h
July	12.7°C	6.9°C	82mm	317h
August	12.4°C	6°C	69mm	318h
September	6.8°C	1.2°C	102mm	245h
October	2°C	-3.3°C	126mm	141h
November	-4.5°C	-11.3°C	81mm	75h
December	-3.6°C	-10.7°C	155mm	31h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Greenland is the world's largest non-continental island, in the Arctic far north-east of North America. For thousands of years this icy landmass has been inhabited by Arctic peoples. In the 10th century, it was settled by Vikings, and to this day it is part of the Danish Realm.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Aasivissuit–Nipisat
Ilulissat Icefjord
Kujataa

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Juullip ullua

December 26, 2026Juullip-aappaa

January 1, 2027Ukiortaaq

Full source list on About.