Where can I apply for Kurdistan short-term residency?

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For a UK citizen, can the process for a short-term residency permit for Kurdistan be started and completed once in Kurdistan (say, for those eligible, in the 15 day visa free period) or must it have started before entry?

Recent first-hand experience preferred.






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How do I become a Kurdistan resident?

The requirements for obtaining residency are:
  • A support letter form the applicant's employer and the company registration document in Kurdistan.
  • A written personal guarantee from a person of Iraqi nationality who is a resident of the Erbil Governorate.


  • How long can you stay in Kurdistan?

    Citizens of the following countries do not require visa arrangements in advance to enter the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. They can obtain a 30-days tourism or visit visa on arrival.

    How do I get a residence permit in Iraq?

    Entry with a visa: If you have entered KRI regularly with a visa, you should visit the Erbil Residency Directorate to obtain a residency permit card within 30 days; otherwise you will be subjected to overstay fine payments. Residency permit cards are issued to all asylum-seekers, age 14 and older.

    How can I get Kurd visa?

    Anyone who does not have the privilege of getting a visa-free entry or a visa on arrival will require an entry permit prior to arrival into the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Please contact the nearest KRG office abroad. The entry permit you need depends on the purpose of your visit.



    HOW TO APPLY FOR RESIDENCE PERMIT AND THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN TÜRKİYE | Short Term, Asylum, etc.




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