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Philippines to Greenland visa requirements

Yes. A Philippine ordinary passport holder needs a visa to visit Greenland for tourism. Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but is NOT in the Schengen Area, so an ordinary Schengen visa does not work — you must apply for a short-stay visa specifically endorsed for "the Faroe Islands and/or Greenland" through a Danish diplomatic mission (in the Philippines this is handled via the Royal Danish Embassy in Manila / VFS Global Manila). Greenland is an autonomous constituent country within the Kingdom of Denmark. Although Denmark is a Schengen and EU member, Greenland is OUTSIDE both the EU and the Schengen Area. The Danish Immigration Service (Nyidanmark) and Visit Greenland confirm that a standard Schengen visa is not valid for Greenland; the visa sticker must explicitly state it is valid for "the Faroe Islands and/or Greenland." Philippine citizens are a visa-required nationality (Schengen Annex I), so they are not among the ~80 visa-exempt nationalities (US, UK, EU, Japan, etc.) that can enter Greenland visa-free for up to 90 days. A Filipino tourist must therefore obtain a short-stay (Type C) Greenland-endorsed visa before travel. Applications are lodged with a Danish diplomatic mission abroad — for residents of the Philippines this is the Royal Danish Embassy in Manila, with biometrics and document intake usually via VFS Global Manila. The standard short-stay visa fee is EUR 90, the visa permits stays of up to 90 days, and case processing at Danish missions is normally 15 days (up to 45 days if further investigation is required). There is no eVisa, visa-on-arrival, or ETA for Greenland, and ETIAS does not apply because Greenland is not in Schengen. Note: there are no direct flights from Asia; routing is typically via Copenhagen (Denmark) or Reykjavik (Iceland) — a transit Schengen visa may also be needed if connecting through Copenhagen.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Short-stay (Type C) visa endorsed for the Faroe Islands and/or Greenland
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days within any 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Single or multiple entry (as granted on the sticker)
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 90 (standard adult short-stay visa fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
Normally 15 days; up to 45 days if further investigation is needed
standard track
Validity
Issued for the dates of the intended trip, within a maximum 90/180 short-stay allowance
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need the Greenland-specific visa
As a Philippine ordinary passport holder you are visa-required. A regular Schengen visa is NOT valid for Greenland — your visa must be endorsed for the Faroe Islands and/or Greenland.
· Visa required· Schengen visa not accepted
/02
Locate the correct Danish mission
Applications are submitted to a Danish diplomatic mission. Residents of the Philippines apply via the Royal Danish Embassy in Manila, with document/biometric intake typically through VFS Global Manila.
· Royal Danish Embassy Manila· VFS Global
/03
Book an appointment and complete the application
Fill in the Schengen/Denmark short-stay application (apply via the Danish ApplyVisa portal or paper form) and clearly indicate Greenland as your destination so the visa is endorsed for Greenland.
· ApplyVisa portal· Specify Greenland
/04
Assemble supporting documents
Prepare passport, photos, travel insurance, flight/accommodation bookings for Greenland, proof of funds and ties to the Philippines.
· Insurance EUR 30,000· Onward travel proof
/05
Submit, pay the fee and give biometrics
Attend your appointment in person, pay the EUR 90 fee, and provide fingerprints and a photo (biometrics).
· EUR 90· In-person biometrics
/06
Collect your passport and verify the endorsement
After 15 days (up to 45), collect your passport and check the visa sticker explicitly says it is valid for Greenland before you travel.
· Check sticker wording
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
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RequiredPhilippine passport valid for at least 3 months beyond departure, with 2+ blank pages
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredCompleted Denmark/Schengen short-stay visa application form (Greenland indicated as destination)
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredTwo recent biometric passport photos (ICAO standard)
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredTravel medical insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage valid for Greenland
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredConfirmed round-trip / onward flight itinerary including Greenland
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredAccommodation bookings or host invitation in Greenland
Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds (bank statements) and employment / ties to the Philippines
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RequiredVisa fee of EUR 90 (plus any VFS service charge)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedTransit Schengen visa if connecting through Copenhagen, Denmark
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedDetailed day-by-day travel plan / cover letter for Greenland
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Application link included: Danish Immigration Service (Nyidanmark) — Visa to the Faroe Islands or Greenland
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Short-stay visa fee (adult)EUR 90Standard Schengen-type short-stay fee charged for Greenland/Faroe-endorsed visas
Child fee (ages 6-11)EUR 45Reduced rate; children under 6 are generally free
VFS Global service feeapprox. EUR 30-40Service charge when applying through VFS Global Manila (varies)
Total estimateEUR 90EUR 130incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Extended processing
Up to 45 days
Applies when the application requires further investigation; apply well in advance
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Philippines is a visa-required nationality
Philippine ordinary passport holders are on the Schengen Annex I list of nationalities that require a visa, and are not among the ~80 visa-exempt nationalities for Greenland.
High
/02
Greenland is outside the Schengen Area
Despite being part of the Kingdom of Denmark, Greenland is not in the EU or Schengen, so a normal Schengen visa is not valid for entry.
High
/03
Visa must be specifically endorsed for Greenland
The visa sticker must state it is valid for the Faroe Islands and/or Greenland; a Denmark-only visa will be refused at entry.
Medium
/04
No eVisa, visa-on-arrival or ETA exists
Greenland has no electronic or arrival visa option, so the visa must be obtained in advance at a Danish mission.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
Philippines to Greenland route verified
Confirmed via the Danish Immigration Service (Nyidanmark) and Visit Greenland that Philippine ordinary passport holders require a short-stay visa specifically endorsed for Greenland; Schengen visas are not valid, fee EUR 90, processing 15 days (up to 45).
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Does my Schengen visa let me enter Greenland?
No. Greenland is not part of the Schengen Area. A standard Schengen visa is not valid; your visa sticker must explicitly state it is valid for the Faroe Islands and/or Greenland.
Is there an ETIAS or eVisa for Greenland?+
Where do Filipinos apply for the Greenland visa?+
How long can I stay in Greenland on this visa?+
Do I also need a Danish/Schengen transit visa?+
How much does it cost and how long does it take?+
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