Greenland visa requirements for Burkinabes

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Burkinabes visiting Greenland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Greenlandic Visa.

  • A properly filled visa application form.
  • Original Burkinabe passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the date of travel.
  • One passport size photo taken on a white background, and within the last 6 months. 
  • Copy of travel itinerary showing exact dates of travel.
  • An original letter from your employer/school (on business letterhead, with contact details), stating that a leave of absence has been granted and that you will be returning to your current job. 
  • The employment letter must be addressed to the Greenland High Commission.
  • Business license and tax return for self-employed persons. 
  • If you are retired,  submit proof of your retirement fund.
  • A copy of confirmed hotel reservations including the name of the applicant, name, and address of the hotel and duration of stay.
  • Original or copy of bank statements for the 3 months. It should contain the full address and name of the applicant, bank transactions and salary. 
  • The final balance needs to be at least £500 and must show that there are sufficient funds to pay the cost of the accommodation if not yet paid at the time of submitting the application.
  • Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance) clearly showing the applicant’s name has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the applicant’s intended stay in Greenland. 
  • The minimum coverage for a medical emergency is €30,000.
  • All original documents have to be presented together with a photocopy. The Embassy will not return original documents if photocopies are not supplied.
  • All supporting documents must not be older than 1 month unless otherwise specified above.

Greenland Visa for Burkinabes

Facts about Greenland

Greenland is an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark, located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Though physio-graphically a part of the continent of North America, Greenland has been politically and culturally associated with Europe for more than a millennium. It is the world's largest island and an autonomous Danish dependent territory with limited self-government and its own parliament. Denmark contributes two thirds of Greenland's budget revenue, the rest coming mainly from fishing. It has an area of  2.166 million km²  and its capital city as Nuuk. Its has a population of 56,171 as at 2017. its highest point of interest is Greenland national park

Types of Greenland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days 90 days
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days

General Requirements for Greenland Visa

  • A properly filled visa application form.
  • Original Burkinabe passport with at least 6 months validity beyond the date of travel.
  • One passport size photo taken on a white background, and within the last 6 months. 
  • Copy of travel itinerary showing exact dates of travel.
  • An original letter from your employer/school (on business letterhead, with contact details), stating that a leave of absence has been granted and that you will be returning to your current job. 
  • The employment letter must be addressed to the Greenland High Commission.
  • Business license and tax return for self-employed persons. 
  • If you are retired,  submit proof of your retirement fund.
  • A copy of confirmed hotel reservations including the name of the applicant, name, and address of the hotel and duration of stay.
  • Original or copy of bank statements for the 3 months. It should contain the full address and name of the applicant, bank transactions and salary. 
  • The final balance needs to be at least £500 and must show that there are sufficient funds to pay the cost of the accommodation if not yet paid at the time of submitting the application.
  • Travel insurance (all-risk medical travel insurance) clearly showing the applicant’s name has to be valid throughout the complete territory of the Schengen Area and must cover the entire period of the applicant’s intended stay in Greenland. 
  • The minimum coverage for a medical emergency is €30,000.
  • All original documents have to be presented together with a photocopy. The Embassy will not return original documents if photocopies are not supplied.
  • All supporting documents must not be older than 1 month unless otherwise specified above.
Greenland Business visa Greenland Student visa Greenland Tourist visa

Greenland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to persons who are going to Greenland for business opportunities.
  • It is also for those transferring from a company in Burkina Faso to a branch in Greenland or another country.
  • An invitation letter from the company you will be visiting in Greenland and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit to Greenland is required.
  • A certificate from your employer stating the allowance of your business travel to Greenland should be submitted.
  • Your job position and salary level should also be stated in the letter.
  • If there have been previous trade relations between the two companies, proof of such events must be provided.
  • You are to provide your personal bank statements for the last 6 months and that of your company if you are self-employed.
  • Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint-stock companies), trade license (first issued and present renewal) and proprietorship/partnership documents are to be provided.
  • Regarding the applicant’s expenses during stay in Greenland, either the employer or the partner company must state coverage of expenses in the letter or invitation.
  • You must own a work permit to work in Greenland as failure to do so might cause you and your employer to face criminal charges.

Greenland Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Greenland students visa is for Burkinabes who have been offered admission in Greenland and are willing to study in any of the academic institutions in Greenland.
  • You must provide an enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses.
  • A certificate of courses to be attended is to be provided.
  • You are to submit proof of financial sustenance for your entire stay in Greenland.
  • If you want to work as a student in Greenland, you have to acquire a residence permit.
  • You must have submitted your application at least 2 months before your degree starts and will await a reply about 60 days or thereabout.
  • If you fill the application form online, you and your university will have to complete a part of the form or you can choose to fill it in person and submit at the embassy.
  • You will have to appear at the embassy to do a visa interview and your biometrics.
  • This visa is renewable yearly.
  • If you decide to remain in Greenland after your degree, you will have to apply for a different visa or apply through the immigration office.
  • You do not require a health insurance plan or medical tests to apply for a Greenish student visa.

Greenland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is for Burkinabes going to Greenland for sightseeing, and tourist purposes.
  • This visa can also be used as a visiting visa.
  • You are to provide your bank statement for the last 6 months.
  • If you do not have a bank account or do not own enough funds to take care of your expenses during this travel, the visiting friends or relatives have to sign an “official affidavit of support” at the corresponding office in their place of residence.
  • Make sure you carry the original documents when applying for the visa.
  • Travel Itinerary and the purpose of traveling is to be also submitted.
  • The time frame and all the things you will do is to be written down also.
  • Hotel reservations or a formal invitation letter from a resident is to be provided.
  • You are not to take up any form of employment with this visa.
  • If you want to work in Greenland as a foreigner, you must either apply for a business visa or a work permit.

Greenland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

970.00 (DKK)

Student visa

2110.00 (DKK)

Tourist visa

970.00 (DKK)

Greenland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Burkina Faso

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Burkina Faso has no embassy of Greenland. Burkinabes who wish to travel to Greenland should visit the nearest country with a Greenlandic embassy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official language in Greenland?

The official language in Greenland is the Greenlandish languages which are divided into four dialects and Danish.

Is Greenland an independent country?

Greenland is an autonomous region of Denmark. Although it has limited self-government, it has its own parliament.

What is Denmarks official currency?

Being under Denmark, the official currency used in Greenland is the Danish Kroner (DKK) with its symbol as Kr.

Can I drink the tap water in Grenland?

The tap water in Greenland is not only safe to drink but is also a pleasure.

Is Greenland safe to visit?

Greenland is particularly a very safe place and there are no areas to be wary of. However, travelers should always practice safety measures and try to remain cautious irrespective of where they are.