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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...

Under the Executive Order on Access to and Conditions for Travelling in Certain Parts of Greenland, a permit is required for travelling in various parts of Greenland with no public access. The areas where an access/expedition permit is required...

In addition, out of regard for the local tourism in the entire rim area of the inland ice, no permit is required for trips of less than 24 hours duration. This implies that, for example, expedition participants will be able to stay at the...

Pursuant to section 3(2) of the Executive Order on Travel, a permit is required for sailing in the area referred to in section 1 of the Executive Order, regardless of the duration of the trip. In practice, this means that cruise vessels and other...

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The expedition permit will, in cases where such a condition may be relevant, be dependent on a valid, temporary area allotment. Temporary area allotment permits in the National Park in North and East Greenland must be obtained from the...

CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) is an international agreement aiming to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the...

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Please note that expeditions in the National Park in Northeast Greenland are required to bring a firearm (rifle) with minimum caliber 30.06. In case the expedition will split up into several groups, all groups will need to bring a firearm with...

Flying and landing in Greenland requires a technical and operational permit: A flight permit is a general permit for flying in Greenlandic airspace and is a permit for the pilot and the aircraft. It is the airline responsible for the transport...

If you plan to use fuel depots, relevant permits must be included in your application: Environmental conditions will be issued for handling, storing and transporting the fuel. These conditions will be included in the expedition permit. The...

The exploitation of genetic resources includes any collection, storage, registration, acquisition, transfer and receipt of genetic resources within and from Greenland. Anyone wishing to exploit genetic resources in Greenland shall apply for...

Part of Melville Bay (Qimusseriarsuaq) with adjoining stretches of land and ice, has been designated as a nature reservation, where all wildlife is protected, please see Executive Order . Travel in the area is severely restricted, with...

On 1 July 2024, the Greenland Parliament Act on local mineral activities came into force. It follows from section 9(4) of the act that a non-permanent resident (i.e. who has not had residence and tax liability in Greenland for the past 5 years) no...

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Please note that all expeditions are required to bring a PLB, Maritime VHF and Satellite telephone. In case the expedition will split up into several groups, all sub-groups will need to be equipped with PLB, VHF and Satellite phone. Please...

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Part of Melville Bay (Qimusseriarsuaq) with adjoining stretches of land and ice, has been designated as a nature reservation, where all wildlife is protected, please see Executive Order. Travel in the area is severely restricted, with certain...

On 1 July 2024, the Greenland Parliament Act on local mineral activities came into force. It follows from section 9(4) of the act that a non-permanent resident (i.e. who has not had residence and tax liability in Greenland for the past 5 years) no...

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Activities within the National Park in Northeast Greenland are regulated through the Executive Order no. 7 of 17 June 1992 from the Greenland Home Rule Authority concerning the National Park in North and East Greenland, as amended by Executive...

Nature protection act Greenland

For safety reasons, the obligation to notify the Joint Arctic Command of initiation, completion, delay or implementation of other changes to a planned expedition activity is an essential condition. The obligation to notify is always emphasized in...