Moving to Greenland from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

Considering a move from United Kingdom to Greenland? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from United Kingdom 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?

What the data shows about people moving from United Kingdom to Greenland.

Living there in 2020
14 ↓ 7% vs 2015

people born in United Kingdom 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

The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
GL
5.4

United Kingdom 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

GB
4.2t
GL
10.5t

United Kingdom 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

GB
41.4
GL
31.7
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GB
97.0%
GL
69.5%

United Kingdom performs better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GB
4.1%
GL
9.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
GL
$68,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GB
81.9 yrs
GL
74.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
GL
8.8

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Greenland

Visa Free
United Kingdom 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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greenland: 31.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greenland offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greenland safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs better than Greenland across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

What language do they speak in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In United Kingdom, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GB GL
Population 67,791,400 57,792
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Danish Krone (DKK)
Languages English Greenlandic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +299
Time zones 9 4
Emergency number 999