🇩🇰 Denmark · Employer-sponsored work
Residence and work permit in Greenland on the basis of paid work — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/News-Front-Page/2026/05/Launch-GL2.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/News-Front-Page/2026/05/Launch-GL2 · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/News-Front-Page/2026/05/Launch-GL2 · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“news announcement page; does not state whether the GL1/5 paid-work permit leads to PR”
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/News-Front-Page/2026/05/Launch-GL2 · verified 2026-06-24
Open to all nationalities
https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/News-Front-Page/2026/05/Launch-GL2 · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.