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Greenland Accompanying Family of a Residence and Work Permit Holder

10 facts quoted from the official source

Residence for the spouse, registered or cohabiting partner, or child under eighteen of a Greenland residence and work permit holder.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse, children +3
from the official record
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Eligible Family MembersSpouse, registered or cohabiting partner, or a child under the age of 18.
  • Public Benefits AllowedYou are not allowed to receive public benefits.
  • Self Support RequiredYou must be able to support yourself and your family during your stay.
  • Sponsor StatusA person who has been granted a residence and work permit in Greenland.
  • Sole Parent Custody Or Consent RequiredIf only one of the child’s parents is to reside in Greenland with the child, documentation that this parent has full custody of the child or a statement by the parent not seeking a residence permit allowing the child to live in Greenland.
Also stated by the source
  • Eligibility summaryIf you are a spouse, registered or cohabiting partner, or a child under the age of 18 of a person who has been granted a residence and work permit in Greenland (the sponsor), you can apply for residence permit as an accompanying family member.
  • Official source basisIf you are a spouse, registered or cohabiting partner, or a child under the age of 18 of a person who has been granted a residence and work permit in Greenland (the sponsor), you can apply for residence permit as an accompanying family member.
  • Report summaryIf you are a spouse, registered or cohabiting partner, or a child under the age of 18 of a person who has been granted a residence and work permit in Greenland (the sponsor), you can apply for residence permit as an accompanying family member.
Family

Who you can bring

spousechildrenparentspartnerde facto partner
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Validity BasisThe permit follows the sponsor's permit.
  • Work Sponsor Validity Months MaxIf the sponsor has a work permit, the accompanying permit may be granted for two years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Greenland?
The official source states: Residence for the spouse, registered or cohabiting partner, or child under eighteen of a Greenland residence and work permit holder.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse, children, parents, partner, de facto partner.

Every answer is quoted from the official nyidanmark.dk page for this route, last read 2026-07-26.

We checked 10 points against the official source; 10 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source nyidanmark.dkLast read 2026-07-26 Every quote on this page is from this Greenland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-26 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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