Moving to Greenland from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania 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 Lithuania to Greenland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.6
GL
5.3

Lithuania performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

LT
21.3%
GL
28.1%

Lithuania performs 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

LT
4.5t
GL
10.4t

Lithuania performs 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

LT
27.9
GL
32.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

LT
89.2%
GL
69.5%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
GL
$58,499

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LT
77.2 yrs
GL
70.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
GL
8.8

Lithuania 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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
Lithuania 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 32.0 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?

Lithuania performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Lithuania.

How is healthcare in Greenland compared to Lithuania?

Lithuania performs better than Greenland across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT GL
Population 2,888,774 56,831
Currency Euro (€) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Lithuanian Greenlandic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 112 —