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Greenland

Embassies and consulates in Greenland

5 foreign missions in 2 cities, and 0 Greenlandic missions around the world.

  • Consulate general

    Consulate General of France in Nuuk

    Sermersooq

  • Consulate

    Consulate of Canada in Nuuk

    Nuuk

    Hans Egedesvej 9, 3900 Nuuk, Grønland

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  • Honorary consulate

    Honorary Consulate General of Norway in Nuuk

    Sermersooq

    Issortarfimmut 13, Nuuk 3905

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Questions

How many foreign embassies are there in Greenland?

We list 0 embassies and high commissions and 5 consulates in Greenland, run by 5 countries.

Which city in Greenland has the most embassies?

Sermersooq, with 4 missions, followed by Nuuk (1).

Which cities in Greenland have foreign consulates?

Sermersooq and Nuuk. Consulates handle visas and help citizens outside the capital.

What is the difference between an embassy and a consulate?

An embassy is a country's main office in another country, usually in the capital. A consulate is a smaller office in another city that handles visas, passports and help for citizens.

What is an honorary consulate?

A small office run by a local volunteer. It can help citizens in an emergency but usually cannot issue visas or passports.

How do I contact an embassy in Greenland?

Use the official website listed for each mission (1 of them have one). Many take visa applications only by appointment, so book online first.

Do I need an appointment to visit an embassy?

Usually yes, especially for visa applications. Book through the official website, arrive early, and bring printed documents and your passport.

Can an embassy help if I lose my passport?

Your own country's embassy or consulate can issue an emergency travel document. Report the loss to the local police first and keep the report.

Which types of missions does snuck list for Greenland?

consulate general, consulate and honorary consulate, from Wikidata.

From Wikidata (CC0). Opening hours and services change: check the mission's website before you visit.

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