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International Restrictions:
*Between 1 January and 18 April, all entry to Greenland is closed, unless one is a critical worker and one’s travel is approved by the Corona Secretariat. All travelers on flights out of Greenland to Denmark will not be affected.
*Entry into Greenland Greenland's travel restrictions are set by the government of Denmark. Travelers fromopen countries– as classified by Denmark – may travel to Greenland if they present a negative COVID-19 test result taken in a Nordic country (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, or the Faroe Islands) no more than five days prior to travel.
A travel ban remains in place for travelers from other countries, unless the traveler has a “worthy” purpose of travel as classified by Denmark; such travelers must quarantine upon arrival. The full list of travel exceptions (ie, worthy purposes) can be found on the Danish government COVID-19 information page.
*Testing: Greenland allows travelers to enter from countries defined as "open" by Denmark. They must have a COVID-19 test taken in a Nordic country in the 5 days before travel.
*Quarantine requirements: Travelers are not required to self-quarantine upon arrival in Greenland or re-test for COVID-19 after arrival. However, additional COVID-19 tests may be required depending on where in Greenland you intend to travel. Visit the Greenlandic government COVID-19 information page for detailed information.
*Further information: Greenland Travel and Visit Greenland. Internal Resrictions:
When Greenland opens again for travel, Greenland will follow the Kingdom of Denmark’s guidelines for incoming travel. For further information regarding travel from Denmark to Greenland between 1 January – 18 April, please contact Corona Secretariat corona@nanoq.gl