Practical Information in Greenland

Electricity

Greenland has a 220 volt power supply like Europe. In villages and on sheep-farming stations, however, you may find yourself staying at a place without electricity or with power for part of the day or night only.

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Post and telephones, etc.

All towns have a post office and telegraph station at which telefaxes can also be received and sent. Similarly, telephone calls can be made in the villages from the local KNI office, which will often be sent via ship's radio.

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Photography

A UV or skylight filter and sunshade or lens hood should always be used. During the winter, cameras must be polarized. Film can be bought in Greenland, but it is advisable to bring along your own film in the case of special brands.

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Export restrictions

Certain countries have introduced a ban on products originating from Greenland: for instance, sealskin products, objects made of whale tooth/tusk and so on. For the sake of the customs authorities in your home country, you will need in certain cases to bring along a certificate confirming that the relevant products are not made of material from an endangered species. Such certificates are obtainable from shops and tourist offices, where further information can also be had about specific restrictions applicable in various countries.

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Import restrictions

Greenland is regarded as being overseas for Danish customs purposes. Information about what can be brought into Greenland tax-free is available at airports. Various articles for personal use can be imported, but there is a ban on the import of guns, pistols, fully and semi-automatic weapons, narcotics and live animals, including domestic pets and birds of any kind. Guide dogs for the blind are an exception. Travel from Greenland to Denmark is subject to the general rules governing imports from a non-EC country.

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Vaccinations

No vaccinations are required for traveling to Greenland.

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