Moving to Slovakia from Greenland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greenland to Slovakia, and you’d need to navigate life in Slovak.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
2 ↓ 33% vs 2015

people born in Greenland live in Slovakia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Slovakia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GL
5.3
SK
1.1

Slovakia performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

GL
28.1%
SK
26.1%

Slovakia performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GL
10.4t
SK
5.5t

Slovakia performs significantly better than Greenland across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GL
32.0
SK
33.8
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

GL
69.5%
SK
89.8%

Slovakia performs significantly better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GL
9.1%
SK
5.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GL
$58,499
SK
$28,544

Slovakia generally does better on employment & economy, though Greenland leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GL
70.3 yrs
SK
78.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GL
8.8
SK
5.3

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

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), The World Factbook (2015–2022), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this

Can you move from Greenland to Slovakia?

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

Slovakia passport

Slovakia passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Slovakia 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 Slovakia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Slovakia has 33.8 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 Slovakia safe for expats?

Slovakia performs significantly better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Slovakia is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.3 in Greenland.

How is healthcare in Slovakia compared to Greenland?

Slovakia performs significantly better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Slovakia?

The official language in Slovakia is Slovak. In Greenland, the official language is Greenlandic.

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At a Glance

GL SK
Population 56,831 5,413,813
Currency Danish Krone (DKK) Euro (€)
Languages Greenlandic Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +299 +421
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number — 112