How to send a letter to Greenland

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Greenland

Sending post to Greenland
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 10-25 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, Registered.
Postcode4-digit postcodes, typically 39xx (e.g., 3900).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street Number
NNNN LOCALITY
GREENLAND
Example
Nuka Hansen
Imaneq 20
3900 NUUK
GREENLAND
More examples
PO Box:
Karla Kristensen
PO Box 456
3905 NUUK
GREENLAND
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
4-digit postcodes, typically 39xx (e.g., 3900).
Language
Greenlandic and Danish; uppercase locality.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, Registered.
Delivery times
Approx 10-25 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Hazardous and perishable items restricted.

💡 Tips

Use correct 39xx postcode; include country in English.
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