Moving to Belgium from Greenland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Greenland to Belgium — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Greenland to Belgium, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch, French and German.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Greenland to Belgium, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
3

people born in Greenland live in Belgium · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Greenland to Belgium.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.4
BE
1.1

Belgium performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.5t
BE
7.3t

Belgium performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
31.7
BE
43.5

Belgium performs significantly better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$68,100
BE
$63,600

Greenland generally does better on employment & economy, though Belgium leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GL
74.0 yrs
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
BE
3.2

Belgium generally does better on family life, though Greenland leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greenland and Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Belgium passport holders can enter Greenland without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belgium?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Belgium has 43.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.4 in Greenland.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL BE
Population 57,792 11,847,338
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Greenlandic Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +32
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 112