Corona Virus

As of the 4th June, there are no active cases of COVID-19 in Greenland.On the 14th of May, the government of Greenland presented a 3 phase plan for reopening Greenland. It is estimated that the interval between the individual phases will be at least approx. 3 weeks as the effect of the gradual opening can only be assessed after a period exceeding the incubation period for the disease.

Travellers with residence in the following countries have permanent permission to travel to Greenland from June 15 2020: Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Norway and Germany.

Travellers with residence in the following countries have conditional permission to travel to Greenland from 27 June 2020: See here.

Note that while there are quarantine restrictions for most passengers, there are some exceptions too (please refer to the FAQs)

PHASE ONE begins on the 15th June.

600 passengers may fly to Greenland each week.

All travellers must meet the entrance conditions before being allowed to enter. There will be a first come first served basis for tickets available at Air Greenland. If you would like to enter Greenland with your own private boat, ship or aircraft you must contact CORSEK@nanoq.gl for permission. 

The following conditions must be included: 

• The reproduction factor in Denmark must be below 1 and the proportion of infected persons in the population does not exceed 5% of the Danish population.
• Pre-existing conditions must still be maintained and will be closely monitored. Regulations can be tightened in the coming weeks if deemed necessary.