Summary of latest changes
As of 18 May 2022, all Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted for entry into Greenland!
NOTE: If the situation changes for the worse restrictions could be re-introduced.
DEVELOPMENT OF SYMPTOMS IN GREENLAND
What if I get sickness symptoms and need to call a hospital?
- Persons developing COVID-19 symptoms should go into isolation, monitor their symptoms and inform those people one has been in close contact with. One can take an antigen test, if desired. One may consider themself recovered and can end isolation after 48 hours have passed without symptoms.
- You should only call the local health center or hospital if you develop serious COVID-19 symptoms. Contact the nearest health unit in Greenland at the following numbers:
| Location | 8am to 4pm | After 4pm | |
| Aasiaat | +299 89 22 11 | +299 89 22 11 | aasshv@peqqik.gl |
| Ilulissat ** | +299 94 32 11 | +299 94 32 11 | ilushv@peqqik.gl |
| Ittoqqortoormiit | +299 99 10 11 | +299 59 93 21 | ittshv@peqqik.gl |
| Kangerlussuaq | +299 86 88 12 | +299 86 42 11 | N/A |
| Kangaatsiaq | +299 89 43 00 | +299 89 22 11 | N/A |
| Maniitsoq | +299 81 32 11 | +299 81 32 11 | manshv@peqqik.gl |
| Nanortalik | +299 61 32 11 | +299 61 32 11 | nanshv@peqqik.gl |
| Narsaq | +299 66 12 11 | +299 66 12 11 | narshv@peqqik.gl |
| Narsarsuaq | +299 66 45 41 | +299 66 12 11 | N/A |
| Nuuk ** | +299 34 44 00 | +299 34 44 00 | disshv@peqqik.gl |
| Paamiut | +299 68 12 11 | +299 68 12 11 | paashv@peqqik.gl |
| Qaqortoq ** | +299 64 22 11 | +299 64 22 11 | qaqshv@peqqik.gl |
| Qasigiannguit | +299 91 12 11 | +299 89 22 11 | qasshv@peqqik.gl |
| Qeqertarsuaq | +299 92 12 11 | +299 89 22 11 | qeqshv@peqqik.gl |
| Qaanaaq | +299 97 10 11 | +299 94 32 11 | qaashv@peqqik.gl |
| Sisimiut ** | +299 86 42 11 | +299 86 42 11 | sisshv@peqqik.gl |
| Tasiilaq | +299 98 12 11 | +299 98 12 11 | tasshv@peqqik.gl |
| Upernavik | +299 96 12 11 | +299 96 12 11 | upeshv@peqqik.gl |
| Ummannaq | +299 95 12 11 | +299 95 12 11 | uumshv@peqqik.gl |
** COVID-19 test laboratory
Do I have to pay for hospitalisation in Greenland?
- It depends on your residence.
- For persons who reside outside of the Kingdom of Denmark, you should expect to have to pay for any treatments or hospitalisations. Therefore, it is recommended that you buy additional travel insurance that covers this situation – if it is not already included in your travel or health insurance.
- Residents of the Kingdom of Denmark are covered with their Yellow Health card in most cases, however it is recommended that you check in which circumstances you are not covered with the Health Authorities. It is recommended that you buy travel or health insurance.
- For information about temporary residency and health coverage check the peqqik website.
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. You can find out more about hospitals and other relevant information in our FAQS.
Health Insurance
The Greenland Ministry of Health advises that you take a comprehensive health travel insurance policy that 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.
Transport information
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. You can also find an updated cruise call list here. If you would like to enter Greenland with your own private boat, ship or aircraft you must contact corona.iaan@nanoq.gl for permission.
