By agreement with the Government of Greenland, the Greenland Representation in Copenhagen holds introductory courses for future employees in Greenland.
The course is open to all newly employed individuals moving to Greenland – both in the public and private sectors.
The employer registers the future employee by sending an email to kursus@ghsdk.dk.
The introductory course is scheduled once a month, typically at the beginning of the month.
No course is held in July due to summer holidays.
The course is a non-residential two-day program held on Thursday and Friday from 09:00 to 16:00 (subject to changes).
The course takes place at the Greenland Representation, Strandgade 91, 1401 Copenhagen.
We arrange hotel accommodation if an overnight stay between course days is needed. Included in the course fee is hotel accommodation between course days and all catering (lunch, coffee, tea, water, coffee, cake, and fruit on both days).
Any additional catering or expenses are the responsibility of the participant.
The main goal of the course is to best prepare participants for a smooth transition into life in Greenland.
Participants are provided with practical everyday knowledge, insights into appropriate social behavior, and awareness of potential challenges they may face.
Each course can be adapted based on the participants' profiles and needs, but typically includes an overview of key aspects of Greenlandic society, such as:
Historical perspectives
The healthcare system
The education sector
Tourism & tourist experiences
Tax & VAT
Greenlandic business environment
The judicial system
The course helps mitigate culture shock and supports optimal integration into Greenlandic society.
It is possible to arrange additional overnight stays before the course. This must be approved by the hiring organization and will be invoiced separately to them.
Travel expenses to and from the course are not included in the course fee.
As of January 1, 2025, the price is DKK 7,500 for a two-day course, including one night of hotel accommodation between course days and catering during the course.
For couples, the price is DKK 13,000 for a two-day course, including hotel accommodation between the course days and catering.
If overnight accommodation is not needed, the course fee is reduced by DKK 1,000 per person (as of 1 June, 2025).
