Moving to Greenland from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IT
0.6
GL
5.4

Italy 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

IT
5.1t
GL
10.5t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
GL
31.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

IT
75.0%
GL
69.5%

Italy generally does better on infrastructure, though Greenland leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IT
7.6%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
GL
$68,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IT
82.6 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
GL
8.8

Italy 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 Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Italy 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 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?

Italy performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Italy.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT GL
Population 61,095,551 57,792
Currency Euro (€) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Catalan, Italian Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 112