Written questions

Greenland: British Nationals Abroad

Lords · Question HL13815 · Tabled 21 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 2 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Wigley

To ask His Majesty's Government how many UK citizens are permanently resident in Greenland.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 2 Feb 2026

There is no general requirement for British travellers or residents to register with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) when they go overseas, and the FCDO does not therefore collect data on the number in each location.