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Application Opening for 2026 Season is rescheduled. You can apply for an expedition permit for 2026 season starting 16. December 2025. Scientific expeditions hosted by a scientific station and working within the station's monitoring area must apply via the research station. Be advised that you must submit your application no later than 12 weeks before your expected expedition start – the applications process is divided in 4 parts, where you get access to a system to which you must continuously upload documentation before your application can be processed.

Before submitting an expedition application, please review all requirements and guidance available. To carefully understand which activities, require an expedition permit, what each part of the process includes, and which documents must be submitted at each stage. This supports an efficient process for both applicants and the Expedition Office. If you have questions after reviewing the online resources, the Expedition Office remains available for clarification.

If you have confirmed that you need to apply for an expedition permit, you need to: • Submit the application no later than 12 weeks prior to the anticipated departure, read more about deadlines

Prior to submitting an expedition application, please ensure that you have reviewed all requirements and guidance provided in the side menu.  Please visit the Deadlines section for a comprehensive overview of all required documents, submission...

(Can be submitted earlier than the 12-week deadline) Please submit the expedition application and the following documents:  documentation/receipt for payment of application fee detailed expedition itinerary map of the...

A tourist expedition is characterized as a private expedition. The purpose is typically adventure and/or experiencing the Greenlandic nature. Examples include activities on the icecap such as ski crossings and kite surfing etc., and mountaineering...

A cruise expedition is an expedition made by a cruise company. The purpose is typically to generate an income by taking passengers to visit some areas of Greenland beyond the ordinary. However, trips made by, for example, private yachts are also...

A scientific expedition is an expedition made by scientists whose activities are not covered by a Research Station permit. Scientific expeditions (C) Research / scientific expeditions must be affiliated with a responsible institution. ...

Research / scientific expeditions must be affiliated with a responsible institution. A research / scientific institution endorsement must be submitted as part of the expedition permit application. The holder of the expedition permit...

The Executive Order on Travel does not set restrictions on the exercise of authority by authorities under the Government of Greenland, municipal authorities in Greenland, the Danish military, NATO, and Danish civilian state authorities....

In terms of responsibility for obtaining permits, it is determined by the expedition, i.e. the travel/activity: What activities will the expedition members carry out, and what does that require in terms of permits, conditions, etc. It is the...

In connection with obtaining an expedition permit there are requirements for taking out an insurance policy with a recognized insurance company or for presenting corresponding security to cover public expenses in connection with any rescue...

A medical certificate is required for expedition participants who are 66 years of age or older or have a disability or medical condition(s). The medical certificate must document their suitability to complete the journey and their ability to cope...