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In spite of its association with Denmark, Greenland is not a member of the EU and therefore all arriving boats – even yachts coming direct from EU countries – must follow the usual clearance procedures and make their first stop at a port of entry.

Visas for Greenland are handled identically to visas for Denmark. If you do not need a visa for Denmark, you do not need a visa for Greenland. However, if you do need a visa, you must specify that you are intending to travel to Greenland as you apply through the Danish embassy/consulate.

Contact the port authorities in advance of arrival for special permission to enter the ports, if possible 24 hours beforehand on VHF Channels 12 or 16.  Many cruisers report their departure from previous ports as a matter of safety, as well.

Last updated:  November 2017

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  1. March 18, 2020 at 4:00 AM
    victor11 says:

    As of 16 March 2020 its been reported two cases of COVID-19 in Nuuk. All arriving ships and sail boats are subject of 14 day quarantine.

  2. July 13, 2019 at 10:02 PM
    wellra says:

    invented a new route through South Greenland, which has no analogues, we rent a yacht, we are looking for travel companions.

  3. August 23, 2018 at 8:39 AM
    Data Entry1 says:

    Subject: 9H9573 – INFO – 08-18-1256 – LR – HEAVIER ICE CONDITIONS
    Date: Sat, 18 Aug 2018 13:06:44 +0000
    NORDREG IQALUIT 181256 UTC AUG 2018

    Good morning,
    Due to heavier than normal ice concentrations in the Canadian Arctic waters north of 70 degrees, the Canadian Coast Guard, recommends that pleasure craft do not navigate in the Beaufort Sea, Barrow, Peel Sound, Franklin Strait and Prince Regent.

    CCG icebreakers cannot safely escort pleasure craft. Operators of pleasure craft considering a northwest passage should also consider the risk of having to winter in a safe haven in the Arctic, or in the case of an emergency, be evacuated from beset vessels. Safety of mariners is our primary concern.
    REGARDS,
    NORDREG CANADA
    181256UTC\LR

    22nd August: OCC tweeted
    A message forwarded by Victor Wejer indicates that at least 22 vessels are affected and several have turned back to Greenland.

  4. December 6, 2016 at 6:42 AM
    Data Entry1 says:

    Not a place for the solo sailor, you will probably have to abandon your yacht there. Think about taking extra crew in case you need to do 20-minute growler watches on the bow in fog.

    Even in summer fog is cold and your face and hands even with gloves will get cold after 20 minutes of growler watching on the bow. A fantastic cruising area, whales to be seen every other day, but take a strong crew with you.