GreenlandFrench Polynesia: Visa-free

GreenlandFrench Polynesia

Do Denmark passport holders need a visa for French Polynesia?

Visa-free

No. Denmark passport holders do not need a visa to visit French Polynesia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

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

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

Source: immigration.interieur.gouv.fr (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance12,136 km, straight line (~14h 47m nonstop)

Visa-free access to French Polynesia126 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Greenland: 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 French Polynesia?

No. Denmark passport holders do not need a visa to visit French Polynesia for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can Denmark citizens stay in French Polynesia without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is French Polynesia from Greenland?

About 12,136 km in a straight line, roughly ~14h 47m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in French Polynesia?

CFP franc (XPF).

What is the emergency number in French Polynesia?

112.

What time zone is French Polynesia in?

Tahiti (UTC-10).

What is the nearest airport to Papeete?

Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), about 4 km away.

How many countries can enter French Polynesia without a visa?

126 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter French Polynesia 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 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 ≈ 6.64 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.

About French Polynesia

French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France and its sole overseas country; it is classified as a non-self-governing territory by the United Nations. It comprises 121 geographically dispersed islands and atolls stretching over more than 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) in the South Pacific Ocean. French Polynesia is associated with the European Union as an overseas country and territory (OCT). The total land area of French Polynesia is 3,521 square kilometres (1,359 sq mi), with a population of 282,596 as of September 2025 of which at least 205,000 live in the Society Islands and the remaining population lives in the rest of the archipelago.

CapitalPapeete

RegionPolynesia

Population282.5K

Area4,167 km²

CurrencyCFP franc (1 USD ≈ 106.31 XPF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+689

Drives on theright

TimezoneTahiti (UTC-10)

Nearest airportFa'a'ā International Airport (PPT), 4 km

Emergency number112

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$22,440 (2024)

Tourist arrivals89.4K (2020)

Climate in Papeete

Warmest April, coolest July, driest September, sunniest September. Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Papeete, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.4°C	24.9°C	386mm	322h
February	28.3°C	24.9°C	530mm	297h
March	29.1°C	25.4°C	323mm	300h
April	29.1°C	25.5°C	176mm	309h
May	28.5°C	25.1°C	155mm	303h
June	26.9°C	23.4°C	216mm	274h
July	26.2°C	23.1°C	294mm	285h
August	26.4°C	22.8°C	194mm	327h
September	27.3°C	23.3°C	83mm	350h
October	26.9°C	23.5°C	254mm	340h
November	27.3°C	24.1°C	383mm	313h
December	27.3°C	24°C	449mm	275h

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

French Polynesia is a collection of over 100 islands in the South Pacific Ocean, halfway between California and Australia. It is an overseas country, the only French territory with this status.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice

November 20, 2026Matari'i

Full source list on About.