Status of COVID-19 in Greenland
On the 14th of May, the government of Greenland presented a 3 phase plan for reopening Greenland, and on the 20th July Greenland entered phase 2.
PHASE 2 begins on the 21st July and is valid through 31 December 2020.
There is no longer a limit on how many people may arrive in Greenland. This means that citizens from countries classified as open by the Danish Police are allowed to enter Greenland, if they follow test and quarantine restrictions. You can find your country’s classification here.
All travellers entering Greenland must show a negative test no older than 5 days and fill out a Sumut form– a personal location form – in order to board the plane.
If you have recently stayed more than 48 hours in a red municipality in Denmark, it is recommended that you get re-tested on the 5th day after arrival. Click here to see which municipalities are red.
For more information about your flight options to Greenland please check information here:
If you are travelling to Greenland via cruise, please check with your cruise operator for updated information. Visit Greenland has collected a cruise call cancellations list due to Covid-19 on the website. You can also find an updated cruise call list here
The towns and settlements of Greenland are divided into categories “open” and “vulnerable”. You can travel to open areas without quarantining or re-testing. If you are to enter a vulnerable place you need to quarantine and re-test in a nearest town from the approved list, before entering.
You can find a detailed elaboration of testing and quarantine rules in the FAQ.
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.
Entrance requirements:
- Upon check-in one must show a maximum 5 day old negative Corona test.
- They must also show a confirmation of the completed Sumut form, a personal locator form, which advises where you will be visiting and whom you will come in contact with. This form can be downloaded at www.sumut2020.
Quarantine rules:
Quarantine means that you should stay at home as much as possible:
- You may go for walks and hike and have contact with those you live with.
- You may not visit friends or family; and go to work. You should restrict grocery shopping as much as possible.
- You may quarantine yourself in the wilderness if you are properly equipped. And you need to get tested when you return from the wilderness.
Departure at your own risk:
- If you get infected in Greenland, you must be prepared to bear your own expenses associated with staying in hospital and returning home.
- If you are a Greenlandic resident who departs Greenland and gets infected, you will not be able to return to the country until you have tested negative for COVID-19. All expenses associated with rebooking your stay and flight tickets must be borne by you.
More questions? Please read our FAQs.
General Travel Advice
The World Health Organization advises you to:
- Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose, until you recover.Why?
Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses. - If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in advance and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers.Why?
Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also help to prevent possible spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.
Health Insurance
The Greenland Ministry of Health advises that you take a comprehensive health travel insurance policy which covers all aspects of ill health, including sudden onset of disease emergencies, hospital admission, therapy, medication, dental care and home transportation. Please ensure that your insurance policy also covers ambulance transportation from sparsely populated or desolate areas in Greenland. For more information you can refer to guidelines by Greenland’s Ministry of Health.
If you plan to travel to Greenland in the near future, please talk to your insurer specifically about coverage and risks related to COVID-19 in the case you are put into quarantine or fall sick.
Greenland
and the health system
Please note that Greenland is a remote country with a limited health system. In the major towns there are small hospitals, and in the settlements there are nursing clinics. It is recommended that you are fit and able-bodied to travel in Greenland. It can be a costly and timely affair to transport you to a hospital in Greenland if you become seriously ill.
Greenland’s
health authorities
If you feel unwell while you are in Greenland with COVID-19 symptoms, you must contact the health service by telephone so that they are prepared for your arrival. This way they will clear the waiting room or make sure that there is a facility where you can enter directly to avoid spreading the infection.
Health Care
and temporary residence
Click here for more information.
NUUK
Health Center
ILULISSAT
Regional Hospital
AASIAAT
Regional Hospital
SISIMIUT
Regional Hospital
QAQORTOQ
Regional Hospital
TASIILAQ
Regional Hospital
Official information
From The National Health Authorities
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