For the importation of guinea pigs, squirrels, hamsters, regular aquarium fish, turtles/tortoises, budgerigars and other living room birds you will need a permission.

For requests regarding the importation of these animals contact the Greenlandic Representation.

For aquarium fish: According to EU legislation aquarium fish shall be packaged in styrofoam boxes and be checked in before departure.

Please note that the permission granted to import an animal into Greenland by the Greenlandic Representation shall accompany the animal to Greenland together with the certificates and/or statements that have been provided to you.

Import of animals - poultry

The following animals will be considered poultry: Chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, guinea fowls, quails, pheasants, partridges and ostriches.

For the importation of poultry animals you must get in contact with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, ‘Veterinary North’, mail: 10@fvst.dk.

Requests regarding other animals or commercial importation; snakes, horses etc.

For the importation of these types of animals you must get in contact with the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration, ‘Veterinary North’, mail: 10@fvst.dk. Alternatively you can get a contact formular on the administrations web page: www.fvst.dk.