Moving to Greenland from India

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from India to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IN
2.8
GL
5.4

India performs 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

IN
2.2t
GL
10.5t

India performs 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

IN
2.4
GL
31.7

Greenland performs significantly better than India across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
GL
$68,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IN
67.2 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
GL
8.8

Greenland performs significantly better than India across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

India passport

India passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Required
India passport holders need a visa to enter Greenland.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Greenland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Greenland has 31.7 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 Greenland safe for expats?

India performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN GL
Population 1,389,637,446 57,792
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil Greenlandic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +91 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 112