Moving to Greenland from Thailand

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Thailand 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
153 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in Thailand live in Greenland · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greenland?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2016

per 100,000 people per year

TH
4.8
GL
5.3

Thailand performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate World Health Organization, 2024

share of adults with obesity

TH
16.4%
GL
28.1%

Thailand 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

TH
4.0t
GL
10.4t

Thailand 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

TH
14.9
GL
32.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

TH
90.9%
GL
69.5%

Thailand 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

TH
0.8%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$8,057
GL
$58,499

Thailand 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

TH
76.6 yrs
GL
70.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
7.7
GL
8.8

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Required
Thailand 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 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?

Thailand performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.8 in Thailand.

How is healthcare in Greenland compared to Thailand?

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

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.

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At a Glance

TH GL
Population 71,619,863 56,831
Currency Thai Baht (THB) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages Thai Greenlandic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +66 +299
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 191 —