Greenland visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting Greenland

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


  • Visa application form
  • Original signed Rwanda passport that has at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel
  • Include a passport-style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.
  • Copy of itinerary showing exact dates of travel from airline or travel agent. Please note that the number of entries on your visa will be based upon your itinerary.
  • 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.
  • If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.
  • Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including the name of the applicant, name, and address of the hotel, duration of stay.
  • Original or copy of bank statements for 3 months. They need to include the full address and name of the applicant, bank transactions and salary. The final balance needs to be of at least £500 plus it needs to show sufficient funds to pay the cost of the accommodation if not paid yet at the time of submission of 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 medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be €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 Rwandans

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
Tourist visa 15 business working days 3 months

General Requirements for Greenland Visa


  • Visa application form
  • Original signed Rwanda passport that has at least 6 months remaining validity on the date of travel
  • Include a passport-style photo, with a white background, taken within the last 6 months. You may also choose to upload a photo to your order for us to print. There is a surcharge associated with this service.
  • Copy of itinerary showing exact dates of travel from airline or travel agent. Please note that the number of entries on your visa will be based upon your itinerary.
  • 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.
  • If you are self-employed, include a copy of your business license and tax return. If you are retired please submit proof of your retirement fund.
  • Copy of confirmed hotel reservations including the name of the applicant, name, and address of the hotel, duration of stay.
  • Original or copy of bank statements for 3 months. They need to include the full address and name of the applicant, bank transactions and salary. The final balance needs to be of at least £500 plus it needs to show sufficient funds to pay the cost of the accommodation if not paid yet at the time of submission of 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 medical emergency and repatriation (in case of death clause included) must be €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 Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

82.00 (USD)

Greenland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Rwanda


Location

Address

Kigali

KN3AV BP81, Kigali, Rwanda

Http://diplomatie.belgium.be/rwanda/

Kigali@diplobel.fed.be

+250 252 575 553

Frequently Asked Questions


When is the best time to travel to Greenland?
The best time to visit Greenland is in the summer if you want to go hiking and get involved in lots of outdoor activities. It is also the time when you can witness the midnight sun that is typical of an Arctic summer. From the end of May until the end of July the sun rarely sets in parts of Greenland.

Do I need a visa to go to Greenland?

Yes, you need a visa when going to Greenland


Is Greenland in Denmark?

It is an autonomous region of the Kingdom of Denmark