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GreenlandLevel 2/4

Level published by the State Department on 28.10.2024 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily

Greenland — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.

Four official readings
United StatesState Departmentsource ↗Our reference level — the one shown across this site
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
Level 2/4 — “Exercise Increased Caution”levels 1 and 2 are advice to be careful, not travel restrictions
FranceFrance Diplomatiesource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: red or orange AREAS
Is the whole country advised against?Not read todayFrench advisory not retrieved this morning — this is not a No
our reading: Security page not retrieved right now
United KingdomFCDOsource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: travel statuses
Is the whole country advised against?Not read todayUK advisory not retrieved this morning — this is not a No
our reading: advisory not retrieved right now
SwitzerlandFDFAsource ↗Advisory cited by the Maximum policy
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: the FDFA advises against no travel

One source could not be read: the cell says so — that is not an answer.

The two readings that take a position agree: no restriction on the whole country.Our comparison reading: 27 September 2026

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How we read these four advisories

Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?

An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.

The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.

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Where are you right now in Greenland?

Doctors — Nuuk2
DrPinasuagassanut immikkoortortaqarfik1.7 km

11 Jens Kreutzmannip Aqqutaa Nuuk

+299 344112Directions
DrDronning Ingrids Sundhedscenter1.7 km

Sanamut Aqqutaa Nuuk
general
Mo-Fr 08:00-15:30

Pharmacies — Nuuk2
+Matas1.1 km

near Imaneq

Google MapsDirections
+Nuuk Apotek1.8 km

near Sanamut Aqqutaa

Google MapsDirections
Official — Nuuk11
Consulates and embassies 11
AReprésentation0.1 km

near Issortarfimmut
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30

ADutch Consulate in Nuuk0.2 km

6 Issortarfimmut Nuuk

AHonorary Consulate of the Netherlands0.7 km

near Kisserneqqortuunnguaq

Google MapsDirections
ABelgiap konsuuleqarfik0.7 km

9 Kisserneqqortuunnguaq Nuuk

AConsulat Honoraire du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg0.7 km

near Kisserneqqortuunnguaq

Google MapsDirections
AConsulate of the Czech Republic in Nuuk1.0 km

30 Kimmernat Nuuk

ATjekkiets Honorære Konsulat1.2 km

28 Iisaajap Aqq. Nuuk

AConsulate of the United States in Nuuk1.3 km

near Imaneq

AReprésentation1.3 km

near Aqqusinersuaq
Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00

AConsulate of the United Kingdom in Nuuk1.5 km

3 Jens Kreutzmannip Aqqutaa Nuuk

ATysklands honorærkonsul2.8 km

4a Uiffak Nuussuaq

No named police station in the radius read.

Transport — Nuuk1
Taxis 1
TTidevandstrappe1.5 km

near Naalagaasat

Google MapsDirections

The next 7 days around Nuuk America/NuukMET Norway ↗read 16.10.2026

Fri 16 Oct1–4°rain and snow · 4.8 mm
Sat 17 Oct1–2°rain and snow · 1.2 mm
Sun 18 Oct-1–1°snow · 2.0 mm
Mon 19 Oct-3–0°partly cloudy · 0.3 mm
Tue 20 Oct-3–-2°overcast
Wed 21 Oct-5–-3°clear
Thu 22 Oct-7–-5°clear

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

10-16 0.2 · 10-17 0.2 · 10-18 0.2 · 10-19 0.2 · 10-20 0.2 · 10-21 0.2 · 10-22 0.2 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

No geolocated event in this country at this reading.

No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.

No news located around Nuuk in this reading.

The country feed →

National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.

Recommended vaccines and medicines8

Routine vaccinesCDC ↗

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles

COVID-19CDC ↗

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information.

Hepatitis ACDC ↗

Consider hepatitis A vaccination for most travelers. It is recommended for travelers who will be doing higher risk activities, such as visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas where a traveler might get infected through food or water. It is recommended for travelers who plan on eating street food.

Hepatitis BCDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Greenland.

MeaslesCDC ↗

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.

MonkeypoxCDC ↗

Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…

RabiesCDC ↗

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Greenland. Rabies is present in some terrestrial wildlife species. If rabies exposures occur while in Greenland, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.

Yellow FeverCDC ↗

CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025

CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026

Diseases without a vaccine — how they spread

Avoid contaminated food and water
  • Leptospirosis — Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud Drinking water or eating foo
Airborne & droplet
  • Hantavirus — Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents Bite from an infected rodent Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus
  • Tuberculosis (TB) — Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

Risks in figures

Tuberculosis — cases per 100,000
Greenland139 2024
Switzerland5 2024
France8 2024

High incidence: a long stay or time in care settings warrants a test on return.

World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

The official advice, in full

Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).

WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 16.10.2026

Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.

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What is your current insurance?

The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
Line by line
Cover
With your Amex Platinum
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
Covered — the core of the Maximum contract
Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
Direct payment guarantee: the insurer settles the hospital
Trip duration covered
Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
12 months, unlimited trips
Visa certificate (incl. Schengen)
Not provided
Official named certificate, issued on payment

Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).

Where to go, where not to

No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada): the national advice applies everywhere. Foreign Office: no travel advice page found for this destination. France Diplomatie: no security page found for this destination.

In brief
  • National level “Exercise normal security precautions”; no region named (advisory of 13.10.2026). Global Affairs Canada
  • Level 2 of 4: exercise increased caution (advisory of 28.10.2024). State Department

The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.

Nuuk (Sermersooq) is in no region these official readings advise against.The red dot on the map. Change the city at the top of the page to read the map from another point.
Sermersooq — Country-wide vigilanceNortheast Greenland National Park — Country-wide vigilanceQaasuitsup — Country-wide vigilancePituffik — Country-wide vigilanceQeqqata — Country-wide vigilanceKujalleq — Country-wide vigilanceNuuk
Country-wide vigilanceNuukNone of the readings checked (Global Affairs Canada) names a region: the whole country keeps the “country-wide vigilance” colour. Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Country-wide vigilance
the whole country, including Nuuk
So:

no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.

US28.10.2024
Level 2 of 4Exercise increased caution
CA13.10.2026
Exercise normal security precautionsYour region (Sermersooq): not covered
Maximum excludes no area of the country.The VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there. Still enforceable: sanctions and embargoes, and a country already at war at departure. Extraction and security belong to the VIP Pack Extreme, upon eligibility. See My cover

Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (13.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · Natural Earth

No located event in this reading.

Greenland - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionState Department ↗updated 28.10.2024 · read 16.10.2026

Updated 28.10.2024

Updated to reflect a new separate travel advisory from the Kingdom of Denmark.

Exercise increased caution in Greenland due to environmental hazards posed by extreme weather conditions and limited emergency services.

Country Summary: The U.S. government’s ability to provide consular services to U.S. citizens in Greenland is extremely limited.

Greenland’s landscape includes vast stretches of territory remote from cities and settlements. The weather can be harsh, and resources to provide emergency services in areas distant from cities and large settlements, including search and rescue, are scarce. In some areas, search and rescue efforts could take several days to reach the site of an incident.

Read the  country information page  for additional information on travel to Greenland.

If you decide to travel to Greenland:

  • Obtain comprehensive travel, medical, and evacuation insurance; see our webpage for more  information on insurance coverage abroad .
  • Travel with a professional guide or organization, such as those that are a member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators , or, if organizing a private expedition, be self-sufficient.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
  • Understand Greenland is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Greenland has assumed responsibility for the administration of health, education, taxation, and family and social matters (among other competencies), meaning these matters are handled differently than in Denmark.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter .
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

10-16 0.2 · 10-17 0.2 · 10-18 0.2 · 10-19 0.2 · 10-20 0.2 · 10-21 0.2 · 10-22 0.2 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

Where, exactly?

What the national level does not tell you

The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.

  • U.S. State Department — the full advisory details the regions concerned and the reasons (crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest) (read the advisory)
  • France Diplomatie — French advisory not retrieved right now — refer to the official text (official Security page)

No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Greenland5.3 2016
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023

Reading: The homicide rate is 9 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories.

World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.

I travel on a passportEach government writes for its own nationals. The advisory that counts for you — and for your policy's clauses — is your country's.

French passport — France Diplomatie

France Diplomatie ↗read 16.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)

The FDFA has no readable travel advice for this country at this reading: consult eda.admin.ch directly.eda.admin.ch ↗

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

American passport — U.S. Department of State

In brief
  • Exercise increased caution in Greenland due to extreme weather and limited emergency services, as consular support from the U.S. government is extremely limited. State Department
  • Obtain comprehensive travel, medical, and evacuation insurance before traveling to Greenland. State Department
  • Travel with a professional guide or an organization that is a member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators, or ensure self-sufficiency for private expeditions. State Department
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and facilitate emergency location. State Department
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergencies and review the Traveler’s Checklist before departure. State Department
  • Understand that Greenland is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark, handling health, education, and social matters independently. State Department

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Greenland - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution 2024-10-28travel.state.gov ↗updated 28.10.2024 · read 16.10.2026

Advisory summary

Updated to reflect a new separate travel advisory from the Kingdom of Denmark.

Exercise increased caution in Greenland due to environmental hazards posed by extreme weather conditions and limited emergency services.

Country Summary: The U.S. government’s ability to provide consular services to U.S. citizens in Greenland is extremely limited.

Greenland’s landscape includes vast stretches of territory remote from cities and settlements. The weather can be harsh, and resources to provide emergency services in areas distant from cities and large settlements, including search and rescue, are scarce. In some areas, search and rescue efforts could take several days to reach the site of an incident.

Read the  country information page  for additional information on travel to Greenland.

If you decide to travel to Greenland:

  • Obtain comprehensive travel, medical, and evacuation insurance; see our webpage for more  information on insurance coverage abroad .
  • Travel with a professional guide or organization, such as those that are a member of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators , or, if organizing a private expedition, be self-sufficient.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program ( STEP ) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
  • Understand Greenland is a self-governing part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Greenland has assumed responsibility for the administration of health, education, taxation, and family and social matters (among other competencies), meaning these matters are handled differently than in Denmark.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter .
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Global Affairs Canada — additional reading

Exercise normal security precautions

Open Government Licence – Canada · October 13, 2026 13:38 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

In brief
  • You must comply with all local laws in Greenland and consult Global Affairs Canada if you are arrested or detained abroad.
  • Removing any precious or semi-precious metals, stones, or gemstones from Greenland requires prior authorization from the Ministry of Mineral Resources to avoid legal complications.
  • Possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs in Greenland carries severe penalties, including jail sentences or heavy fines.
  • To drive in Greenland, you must be at least 18 years old and carry an international driving permit; penalties for drinking and driving or speeding are severe.
  • The currency used in Greenland is the Danish krone (DKK). Global Affairs Canada

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all

Local laws

You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.

Natural resources

The removal of natural resources, including any precious and semi-precious metals, stones, and gemstones is strictly regulated. To avoid complications, check with the Ministry of Mineral Resources before attempting to leave Greenland with any of these items.

Drugs

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences or heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Denmark. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Greenland, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Greenlandic court. If you are in this situation:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Greenland to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.

Driving

You must be at least 18 years of age to drive a car in Greenland. You should carry an international driving permit Penalties for drinking and driving, as well as for speeding, are severe.

Money

The currency of Greenland is the Danish krone (DKK).

Open Government Licence – Canada · October 13, 2026 13:38 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Air: Fair 34/100PM2.5 1.4 µg/m³ · PM10 1.9 µg/m³
UV low today max 0.3Right now 0.0 · WHO scale 0–11+

What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.

Reading 07:00 (America/Nuuk)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.

Life expectancy (years)
Greenland70.3 2024
Switzerland84.4 2024
France83.0 2024

No value published by the World Bank in the last eight years for Greenland: physicians per 1,000 people, hospital beds per 1,000 people, health spending per person (USD).

World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

I travel on a passportVisa, passport validity, entry form: the rules depend on your passport. Each government describes them for its own nationals.

French passport — France Diplomatie

France Diplomatie's Entry and stay page could not be read at this reading: consult it directly.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗read 16.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)

The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

The Foreign Office entry requirements could not be read at this reading: consult them directly on gov.uk.gov.uk ↗

American passport — U.S. Department of State

The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 28.10.2024 · read 16.10.2026

Living on site

For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.

CrimeLOW

What the texts say · Crime — The crime rate is low. There are no serious security or safety concerns.

What they advise: Take normal security precautions and ensure personal belongings, including passports and travel documents, are secure at all times.
Global Affairs Canada
TransportLOW

What the texts say · There are no roads or railways between towns. Travel is only possible by air, sea, ski, snowmobile or dogsled.

What they advise:
  • Arctic weather conditions may cause delays and interruptions in transport services.
  • Carry enough funds to cover unexpected expenses.
Global Affairs Canada
Nature and climateHIGH

What the texts say · Weather conditions can change rapidly, even in summer. In winter, heavy snowfall can make it difficult to reach certain areas. There is also a risk of avalanches, some of which can be fatal.

What they advise:
  • If you undertake adventure tourism or climbing in Greenland: ensure that you’re well informed about weather and other conditions that may pose a hazard.
  • If you undertake adventure tourism or climbing in Greenland: obtain detailed information on each activity before setting out.
  • If you undertake adventure tourism or climbing in Greenland: buy travel insurance that includes helicopter rescue and medical evacuation.
Global Affairs Canada
Laws and customsTO KNOW

What the texts say · Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. The removal of natural resources, including any precious and semi-precious metals, stones, and gemstones is strictly regulated.

What they advise:
  • Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences or heavy fines.
  • To avoid complications, check with the Ministry of Mineral Resources before attempting to leave Greenland with any of these items.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age to drive a car in Greenland.
Global Affairs Canada

Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 13.10.2026 · read 29.09.2026)

The Foreign Office has no separate page for Greenland: the sentences quoted come from its advice for Denmark, only in the passages that name this territory (or its group of territories).

Safety in figures
Intentional homicides per 100,000 people
Greenland5.3 2016
Switzerland0.6 2023
France1.3 2023

Reading: The homicide rate is 9 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories.

World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026

—:—Local time · America/Nuuk ·
112Local emergency numbers · Single number 112
Schuko, Europlug, Type K, prise électrique de type E230 V
Drivingon the right
1 EUR = 7.47 DKK1 CHF = 8.03 DKK · 2026-10-15

Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.

Public holidaysNager.Date ↗read 25.09.2026

  • Thu 24 Dec — Christmas Eve
  • Fri 25 Dec — Christmas Day
  • Sat 26 Dec — St. Stephen's Day
  • Thu 31 Dec — New Year's Eve
ESSENTIAL

Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).

+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client area

The hospitals to know — Nuuk

The hospital list has not been read from OpenStreetMap for this page yet: the medical-network map loads it when opened. Maximum's assistance directs you to the right facility, 24/7. The medical-network map ↗

2pharmacies2doctorsFull map and list ↗

Before you go

  • Routine vaccinesup to date
  • Hepatitis Brecommended
  • Hepatitis Adepending on the trip
  • Mpoxdepending on the trip
  • Yellow fevernot recommended

CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026

On site

MedicationIn their box, with the prescription — in English if possible.

Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

The next 7 days America/NuukMET Norway ↗read 16.10.2026

Fri 16 Oct1–4°rain and snow · 4.8 mm
Sat 17 Oct1–2°rain and snow · 1.2 mm
Sun 18 Oct-1–1°snow · 2.0 mm
Mon 19 Oct-3–0°partly cloudy · 0.3 mm
Tue 20 Oct-3–-2°overcast
Wed 21 Oct-5–-3°clear
Thu 22 Oct-7–-5°clear

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

I travel on a passportYour embassy, and the service to register with, depend on your passport.

Your country, 24/7, from abroad

FR
Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs+33 1 53 59 11 0024/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.www.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗read 16.10.2026
CH
FDFA Helpline+41 58 465 33 33+41 800 24 7 36524/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.www.eda.admin.ch ↗
GB
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office+44 20 7008 500024 hours, for British nationals.www.gov.uk ↗
US
Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State+1 202 501 4444+1 888 407 4747From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.travel.state.gov ↗updated 28.10.2024 · read 16.10.2026

British passport — British embassy and consulates

OpenStreetMap

American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates

OpenStreetMap

Ten phrases in Danish

For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.

No reviewed Greenlandic phrases yet: here is Danish, commonly used there (it is not an official language).

Help!Hjælp!
Call an ambulance!Ring efter en ambulance!
I need a doctor.Jeg har brug for en læge.
Where is the nearest hospital?Hvor er det nærmeste hospital?
Call the police!Ring til politiet!
I am allergic to penicillin.Jeg er allergisk over for penicillin.
I have international medical insurance.Jeg har en international sygeforsikring.
I want to contact my embassy.Jeg vil gerne kontakte mit lands ambassade.
Please take me to this address.Vil du venligst køre mig til denne adresse?
Do you speak English?Taler du engelsk?

Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.

  • Keep the entry stamp, hospital invoices and the medical report. Without them a claim cannot be rebuilt.
  • File it from the claim form, once back, with those papers.

Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.

1Once — the framework
2For each departure
3During the mission, and after

What is happening in Greenland right now

Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.

What governments have just written

UpdateGlobal Affairs Canada

Editorial change

October 13, 2026 13:38 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 13.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026

No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.

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Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Greenland

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What is the official risk level in Greenland today?

Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.

  • Is the whole country advised against? United States: no · Switzerland: no (reading of 27 September 2026).
  • Contractually, only an FDFA, FOPH or WHO advisory against the trip opens Module A (art. 18.1) — that is not the case today.
  • International medical cover, 24/7 number saved, and a read of the areas named under Safety & risks before booking the itinerary.
  • We check these sources every morning and e-mail you the day one changes (Alerts button).

Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 28.10 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · read 16.10DFAE207-country comparison

Is the whole of Greenland advised against, or only some areas?

An area advised against does not rule out the country.

  • Official answers: United States: no · Switzerland: no.
  • Keep your country of residence's advisory on booking day and on departure day: that is what your policy's clauses cite.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · read 16.10Foreign OfficeState Department · updated 28.10 · read 16.10

What are the entry requirements for Greenland with my passport?

The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.

  • American passport: the requirements are on the State Department country page (travel.state.gov).
  • Swiss passport: the FDFA refers you to the destination's embassy in Switzerland.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Before you go › Entry: the official text that concerns you comes first, with its “In brief” summary.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · read 16.10Foreign OfficeState Department · updated 28.10 · read 16.10

Do I need an insurance certificate for a Greenland visa?

For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).

  • Many other countries ask for it on entry or for a visa, case by case: check Before you go › Entry, with your passport.
  • Subscribe: the named certificate arrives by e-mail on payment, with your name, dates and limits (EUR 1.5M medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation) — the ones consulates check.
  • Attach it to the visa file; if in doubt about the format, write to us.

SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does Maximum Insurance do in Greenland, concretely?

VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.

  • EUR 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation, search and rescue EUR 50,000, cancellation or change EUR 5,000.
  • One 24/7 number, +41 22 ••• •• ••: Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
  • Network of 45,000 providers (art. 6.9); evacuation is decided, organised and paid by Maximum's medical team if the local facility is not enough (art. 6.2.2).
  • Named certificate by e-mail on payment, no medical questionnaire.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 14.10

What should I do if hospitalised in Greenland?

Six steps, in this order.

  • 1. Call +41 22 ••• •• •• before paying anything, or have the front desk call: it is the condition for full cover (otherwise: reduced or refused benefits).
  • 2. Ask for a hospital in the Maximum network (art. 6.9).
  • 3. See a doctor the same day and leave with the certificate: without an on-the-spot finding, nothing is covered (art. 33).
  • 4. Admitted for more than 24 h? The front desk calls Maximum: direct payment guarantee, no deposit (art. 2.12).
  • 5. Book no ambulance or flight yourself (art. 6.2.2).
  • 6. Once home, file within 30 days (art. 35.7).
  • Local emergency services: single number 112.

SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Which emergency numbers in Greenland?

Local emergency services: single number 112

  • Maximum, 24/7, before any payment: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
  • United Kingdom — Consulate of the United Kingdom in Nuuk (1.5 km)
  • United States — Consulate of the United States in Nuuk (1.3 km)
  • Save these numbers before leaving; in immediate danger, call local emergency services first, then Maximum.

SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 14.10

Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Greenland?

At today's level 2/4, card by card:

  • Amex Platinum — No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
  • Visa — No express area exclusion — but a €156,000 cap, 90 days, and the war/instability exclusion in the background.
  • Mastercard — No exclusion in play at this level — but a €155,000 cap and 90 covered days.
  • Three lines to read in your notice: the duration (often 90 days per trip), the settlement (reimbursement afterwards or direct payment of the hospital) and the area exclusion at level 4/4.

SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '

Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Greenland?

A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.

  • Health plan — A health plan treats you at home. Here the hospital asks for a guarantee before admission — not a later reimbursement.
  • Travel policy — No area exclusion at this level — compare cap, deductible and covered duration.
  • A travel policy often has a territorial clause at level 4/4 and a 90-day limit per trip.
  • Have your IPID number or the PDF of the terms and ask an expert to call you back: the answer is in the document, not in the brochure.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

How do I use the medical network on this page?

The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.

  • Type your city, hotel or beach: the map re-centres, 24/7 emergency rooms come first.
  • Each row gives the phone when the source publishes it, the nearest street, directions and the Google Maps listing.
  • The PDF briefing repeats the same places, numbered on a printable map.
  • No customer reviews: OpenStreetMap has none, and we invent none.

SourcesOpenStreetMap (ODbL) · read 14.10

Which vaccines and health precautions for Greenland?

The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.

  • CDC (Travelers' Health), depending on the trip: Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Monkeypox, Rabies.
  • See a doctor or a travel clinic 8 weeks before departure (Foreign Office).
  • Carry your medicines in their packaging, with a prescription using international non-proprietary names (France Diplomatie).

SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · read 16.10OMS · read 16.10Foreign Office

Can I be treated in Greenland, or will I be evacuated?

The compared figures are under Safety & risks › Health system.

  • When the local facility is not enough, Maximum's medical team decides the evacuation to a suitable centre, and pays for it (art. 6.2.2).

SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Greenland: safety, in figures?

5.3 homicides per 100,000 people (2016) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.

  • The homicide rate is 9 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories.

SourcesWorld Bank (UNODC, WHO) · read 10.10UCDP

Where is my embassy in Greenland, and why register?

The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):

  • United Kingdom — Consulate of the United Kingdom in Nuuk (1.5 km)
  • United States — Consulate of the United States in Nuuk (1.3 km)
  • Register before leaving: France: Ariane · Switzerland: Travel Admin · United States: STEP.
  • Two minutes, and in a crisis your country's authorities can reach you and count you in an evacuation.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Contacts: your embassy comes first.

SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 14.10DFAE

Which regions of Greenland should I avoid, precisely?

No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada): the national advice applies everywhere. Foreign Office: no travel advice page found for this destination. France Diplomatie: no security page found for this destination.

  • Your point (Sermersooq): country-wide vigilance.
  • Maximum does not exclude these areas: the VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there (sanctions, embargoes and a country already at war at departure remain enforceable).

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 13.10 · read 16.10Foreign OfficeFrance Diplomatie · read 16.10

Which laws and customs should I know in Greenland?

Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.

  • You must comply with all local laws in Greenland and consult Global Affairs Canada if you are arrested or detained abroad.
  • Removing any precious or semi-precious metals, stones, or gemstones from Greenland requires prior authorization from the Ministry of Mineral Resources to avoid legal complications.
  • Possession, use, or trafficking of illegal drugs in Greenland carries severe penalties, including jail sentences or heavy fines.
  • To drive in Greenland, you must be at least 18 years old and carry an international driving permit; penalties for drinking and driving or speeding are severe.
  • The currency used in Greenland is the Danish krone (DKK).

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 13.10 · read 16.10Foreign Office

Who can I call at any hour from Greenland?

Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.

  • France — Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: +33 1 53 59 11 00. 24/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.
  • Switzerland — FDFA Helpline: +41 58 465 33 33 · +41 800 24 7 365. 24/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.
  • United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: +44 20 7008 5000. 24 hours, for British nationals.
  • United States — Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State: +1 202 501 4444 · +1 888 407 4747. From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.

Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · read 16.10eda.admin.ch

A few useful phrases in Danish for Greenland?

Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:

  • Help! → Hjælp!
  • Call an ambulance! → Ring efter en ambulance!
  • I need a doctor. → Jeg har brug for en læge.
  • Where is the nearest hospital? → Hvor er det nærmeste hospital?
  • Call the police! → Ring til politiet!

SourcesMaximum Insurance

What should I keep after leaving Greenland, and how do I file a claim?

Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.

  • File within 30 days (art. 35.7) from your client area, with the documents; the official forms are pre-filled.
  • Costs advanced on site are reimbursed against receipts.
  • Fever, persistent diarrhoea or a rash in the following weeks? See a doctor and say where you have been.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does the Pack VIP Extreme add?

Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.

  • Special risk (Module A): political event, attack, epidemic, natural disaster — opens when the FDFA, the FOPH or WHO advise against the trip (art. 18.1).
  • Epidemic: assistance must be requested within 7 days of the WHO or FDFA qualification (art. 36.2).
  • Crisis management and security: trip registration, monitoring, extraction, evacuation in case of riot, war, terrorism or disaster; Kidnap & Ransom subject to eligibility (art. 18.4).
  • €2,290 a year, unlimited trips.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

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What Maximum knows

The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.

Same advisory level: Comoros · Congo · Costa Rica · Cuba · Ivory Coast · Denmark

Cross-check with official sources
U.S. State Department → UK FCDO → France Diplomatie → DFAE (Suisse) →

The displayed level comes from the State Department, checked every morning. Before departure, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.

The level shown is the official U.S. Department of State level, checked daily. Maximum Insurance is an insurance distributor — general information, not personal advice.

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