The following items can be brought into Greenland duty-free: – 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 250 g of tobacco (persons aged 17 and over); – 200 pieces of cigarette paper or cigarette cases; – 1 liter of spirits with an alcohol content of more than 22% or 2 liters of spirits with an alcohol content of 22% or less (persons aged 18 and over); – 2.25 liters of wine (over 18s); – 2 liters of beer; – 2 l of soda water; – 50 g of perfume and 250 ml of eau de toilette; – gifts and other goods up to a value of 1,000 dkr; Travelers traveling to and from Greenland have the opportunity to shop duty-free at Kangerlussuaq, Narsarsuaq, Kulusuk and Nuuk airports.
Import regulations
Pistols, automatic or semi-automatic weapons, drugs and hunting rifles require a special permit, which can be requested from the airlines. More information is available from Countryaah.com.
Prohibited Imports
Live animals (except guide dogs), fresh food and drugs.
Contact addresses
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Greenland is a Danish overseas territory. Visas are available from the Danish embassies (see Denmark for contact addresses ).
Arctic weather conditions may cause delays in travel or disruption of itineraries. In some cases, this can result in additional costs, most of which have to be borne by the visitor. Further information from tour operators and airlines.
Business
Business etiquette
Suit or costume are common. Knowledge of Danish is very useful. Business hours: Mon-Fri 09.00-15.00.
According to Abbreviationfinder.org, network operator is Tele Greenland (GSM 900, Internet: www.tele.gl).
Internet
The main provider is Tele Greenland (Internet: www.greennet.gl). Internet cafes are currently available in Nuuk, Sismut, Aasiaat, Itilleq and many other cities. Internet access is also available from some public libraries.
Post office
Greenland’s stamps are coveted collector’s items. There are post offices in every city. Mail to Europe takes about five days. Post office opening hours: Mon-Fri 09.00-15.00.
Radio
Since the use of shortwave frequencies changes several times over the course of a year, it is advisable to contact Deutsche Welle customer service directly for the current frequencies (Tel: (+49) (0228) 429 32 08. Internet: www.dw-world.de) to request.
