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Greenland Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
40 cigs
Tobacco allowance
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Import Regulations
- 40 cigarettes or
- 5 cigars or 10 cigarillos
- 50 grams of tobacco
- 50g of perfume
- 250ml of toilet water
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons, Explosives and Ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Pornographic materials
- Pets and animals
- Counterfeit money
- Visitors who wish to explore the glaciers and mountains or visit the countries national park will require a special permit from the Danish Polar Centre first.
- A permit is required from the carrying airline to bring a hunting rifle to Greenland, but hunting is only permitted on special hunting trips organized by a tour operator who has been authorized by the Home Rule Government.” Other weapons and explosives are prohibited from entering the country.
- All pets and animals are restricted from entering the country with the exception of guide dogs for the blind.
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons, Explosives and Ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Pornographic materials
- Pets and animals
- Counterfeit money
- Special permission will have to be obtained from tourist shops in Greenland if travellers are planning on exporting souvenirs of whales’ teeth and walrus tusks from the country.
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Greenland
Basic security information for travelers to Greenland
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Greenland
- Hepatitis A is present in the country and travellers should obtain the necessary vaccinations before leaving the country.
- Hepatitis B is also present and travellers should take all required safety procedures when dealing with bloody needles or when engaging in sexual activity.
- Visitors encountering wild animals should be wary of the chance of contracting rabies from their bites. If bitten, travellers are advised to clean the wound and to seek out immediate medical assistance before symptoms develop. Tick-borne encephalitis is spread by tick bites and should require vaccination prior to beginning your journey.
- Travellers should examine the temperature of the country prior to visiting and act accordingly. Plenty of protection and bottled water is advised if visiting during the summer months and plenty of close clothing during the winter.
- There is a separate reciprocal health-care agreement with the UK but charges may be added if dental work is required. There is a substantial amount of hospitals and a high standard of available medical assistance in the country but certain medicines may be hard to obtain and should be brought into the country if required.
- Serious illnesses and injuries may require transport to Denmark or a nearby country and travel insurance is advised.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Greenland
- Although relatively safe, travellers should exercise caution and keep their passport and other valuable items in a safe location at all times. Obvious displays of wealth which might attract attention are not advised. Incidents of thievery in busy cities and tourist locations have been reported and all travellers should take care when visiting these locations.
- Large gatherings and protests which have the potential to turn violent should be avoided where possible and travellers to the country should stay updating regarding any social or political events that might be occurring in the country.
- Greenland has no established road system, and domestic travel is by foot, boat, or air. Travellers planning to explore the country by foot should hire experienced guides who will know the terrain. Visitors planning a trip by themselves should take care to familiarize themselves with the environment and obtain travel insurance in the event of serious accident or injury. Travellers should be wary of the potential risk of exposure and the relative lack of medical facilities in the country.
Contact Information
For further assistance please contact the Greenlander Customs authorities directly. They will provide the latest information about customs regulations and export-import procedures.
Telephone
(+299) 34 50 00
Official Website
P O Box 1037
3900 Nuuk