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Driving licence renewal in Greenland

How to renew a driving licence — how it works anywhere

Written from published rules on 2 September 2026. Not monitored for changes since. A starting point, not official advice — confirm anything that matters with Kommune (Municipality).

Renewing a Greenlandic driving licence involves submitting an application to the local municipality (Kommune) where the holder resides. The process typically requires verifying personal information and ensuring vision and health standards are met.

Your timing

It is standard practice to begin the renewal process several weeks before the current licence expires. This accounts for administrative processing times and potential delays in scheduling medical checks or eye tests.

Start 30 days ahead

Early application helps avoid gaps in driving privileges, as processing times vary by local municipal office.

The process

  1. 1Contact the local municipal office (Borgerservice) to confirm specific local requirements.
  2. 2Obtain any required medical or vision certification if the licence category requires a health assessment.
  3. 3Prepare required identification documents and the existing driving licence.
  4. 4Submit the application form and any necessary documentation to the local municipal office.
  5. 5Pay the applicable administrative fee as directed by the municipality.
  6. 6Collect the new licence or await its arrival by post, depending on local municipal procedures.

What to bring

  • Current driving licence
  • Valid identification (e.g., passport or national ID)
  • Medical or vision certificate (if requested by the authority)
  • Passport-sized photograph (if not taken at the municipal office)

Who handles it

Kommune (Municipality)

https://www.sullissivik.gl/

The fee for a driving licence renewal is set by the Greenlandic government; please check the current rate on the Sullissivik portal or with your local Kommune office.

What commonly goes wrong

  • Failing to provide a required medical certificate for specific licence categories can delay the application.
  • Not confirming local operating hours for Borgerservice before visiting.
  • Missing signatures or outdated passport-sized photographs.

Sources

This guide is based on one official source.

Don't rely on remembering

Renewals here take about 30 days to start. Add this document and Duratum will tell you when that window opens.

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