Moving to Greenland from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Greenland? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Greenland, and you’d need to navigate life in Greenlandic.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from United States to Greenland.
Who's moving to Greenland?
Top countries of origin for Greenland's foreign-born residents.
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United States
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Greenland compared to United States.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Greenland performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Greenland performs significantly better than United States across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
United States performs better than Greenland across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
United States performs better than Greenland across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
United States 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 States 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 States passport holder visiting Greenland
Visa FreeData: 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?
Greenland performs significantly better than United States across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Greenland is 5.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.4 in United States.
What language do they speak in Greenland?
The official language in Greenland is Greenlandic. In United States, the official language is English.
