Iraqi Kurdistan visa
Entry rules by passport and route
Middle East · Erbil
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Reviewed 6 October 2026A review date does not mean every rule is settled.27 sourcesSources and verification
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All visa types for Iraqi Kurdistan
Entry routes and their recorded fees. Dollar conversions appear only with a dated source.
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eVisa
List A visitor eVisa(Visit)
Passports in List A, subject to the stricter rule where official lists differ.
- Fee
- 103,500 IQD
- Entries
- Single
Duration, fee breakdown and sources
- Stay per entry
- 30 days per entry
- Visa usage window
- 90 days · from issue
- Limit over a period
- Not confirmed
- Recorded duration rule
- 30 days per entry
- Government fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Insurance within the application fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Service and verification
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Administration
- 100,000 IQD
- Online transaction
- 3,500 IQD
- Recorded amount for this route
- 103,500 IQD
- Total of itemised fees
- 103,500 IQD
The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.
- Extension: Apply to the local residency directorate before expiry. Up to 2 extensions of 30 days each; the stated fee is per extension. First extension requires health tests. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
Guarantor-supported visitor eVisa(Visit)
Accepted List B passports with a local guarantor code and payment.
- Fee
- 103,500 IQD
- Entries
- Single
- Processing
- 5 business days
Duration, fee breakdown and sources
- Stay per entry
- 30 days per entry
- Visa usage window
- 90 days · from issue
- Limit over a period
- Not confirmed
- Recorded duration rule
- 30 days per entry
- Government fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Insurance within the application fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Service and verification
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Administration
- 100,000 IQD
- Online transaction
- 3,500 IQD
- Recorded amount for this route
- 103,500 IQD
- Total of itemised fees
- 103,500 IQD
The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.
- Extension: Apply to the local residency directorate before expiry. Up to 2 extensions of 30 days each; the stated fee is per extension. First extension requires health tests. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
Tourism S
Shown for the Syrian ordinary-passport selection; full product conditions remain unconfirmed.
- Fee
- 103,500 IQD
- Entries
- Single
Duration, fee breakdown and sources
- Stay per entry
- 30 days per entry
- Visa usage window
- 90 days · from issue
- Limit over a period
- Not confirmed
- Recorded duration rule
- 30 days per entry
- Government fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Insurance within the application fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Service and verification
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Administration
- 100,000 IQD
- Online transaction
- 3,500 IQD
- Recorded amount for this route
- 103,500 IQD
- Total of itemised fees
- 103,500 IQD
The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.
On arrival
Arrival visitor visa
Confirmed List A passports at regional entry points; check the passport rule.
- Fee
- 100,000 IQD
- Entries
- Single
Duration, fee breakdown and sources
- Stay per entry
- 30 days per entry
- Visa usage window
- Not confirmed
- Limit over a period
- Not confirmed
- Recorded duration rule
- 30 days per entry
- Government fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Insurance within the application fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Service and verification
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Administration
- 100,000 IQD
- Recorded amount for this route
- 100,000 IQD
- Total of itemised fees
- 100,000 IQD
The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.
- Extension: Apply to the local residency directorate before expiry. Up to 2 extensions of 30 days each; the stated fee is per extension. First extension requires health tests. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
Other
US representation visitor visa
Accepted List B passports whose holders are based in the United States or Canada.
- Fee
- 72.26 USD
- Entries
- Single
- Processing
- 10–15 business days
Duration, fee breakdown and sources
- Stay per entry
- 30 days per entry
- Visa usage window
- 90 days · from issue
- Limit over a period
- Not confirmed
- Recorded duration rule
- 30 days per entry
- Government fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Insurance within the application fee
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Service and verification
- Not itemised in the fee record
- Recorded amount for this route
- 72.26 USD
- Total of itemised fees
- Not confirmed
The total covers the itemised components only. An unlisted charge is not treated as free.
- Extension: Apply to the local residency directorate before expiry. Up to 2 extensions of 30 days each; the stated fee is per extension. First extension requires health tests. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
How to apply for the Iraqi Kurdistan visa, step by step
Select your product; each application has separate steps.
List A visitor eVisa
Check nationality
Select Passport and the issuing country in the eligibility checker. A missing country or empty product result requires clarification from the visa authority.
Prepare the passport and photograph
Use the first passport page and a recent photograph in the published JPEG sizes. The current application opens with a passport-upload step.
Complete and check the application
Use English letters and copy passport details accurately. Upload the required files and check every field before saving.
Verify the email and arrange payment
Complete email verification within 3 days. List A applicants pay online; the guarantor pays for List B.
Receive permission before departure
Keep the approved visa with your travel documents. Check the 90-day entry window, 30-day stay and regional validity.
Guarantor-supported visitor eVisa
Arrange the guarantor where required
List B applicants must coordinate with a local guarantor and obtain the secure code before completing the form.
Key details
- Passport validity
- 6 months from arrival
- Blank pages
- 1 page
Photo specification
- Size
- 51×51 (existing paper photo for scanning only) mm
- Background
- white or off-white
- Digital file
- JPEG · 400x600 px · ≤ 5000 KB
- Taken
- Within the last 6 months
Standard passport-photo specification. Check the upload limits on the official portal before you apply.
Before you travel
Health notices
The government page requires a negative PCR test within 72 hours before entry for arrivals from China, effective 2023-01-15. A later representation letter says general testing ended. Confirm the applicable requirement before departure. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
Check again before travel; we will review this on 6 November 2026.
Entry conditions
Destination reference: requirements vary by passport, product and application location. Open your passport route for scoped requirements; the following is not a complete personal checklist.
General visitor rule; read the stated condition
Yellow fever vaccination: Not required
NaTHNaC currently lists no International Health Regulations certificate requirement for Iraq; a separate current regional certificate rule was not found.
Applicability is not confirmed
Travel insurance: Applicability not confirmed
The representation recommends medical, evacuation and repatriation cover; a mandatory visitor coverage amount was not confirmed.
Scope checked:
Consular visa
Accommodation: Required
For representation applications, provide the address of your stay and host details; this is not a hotel-only requirement.
Scope checked:
Route: Guarantor-supported visitor eVisa
Invitation: Required
List B applications require a guarantor and the guarantor code used in the application.
Scope checked:
Applicability is not confirmed
Printed visa: Applicability not confirmed
Keeping paper and digital copies is recommended. A universal rule requiring a printed eVisa was not confirmed.
Scope checked:
General visitor rule; read the stated condition
Children
A foreign minor must travel with a parent or legal representative, or arrive to join a parent, representative or receiving organisation.
Scope checked:
Passport: United States، Canada
Dual nationality
For a US or Canadian travel document showing birth in Iraq, the US representation also asks for original Iraqi identity evidence. Check document acceptance before boarding.
Scope checked:
- RequiredGeneral visitor rule; read the stated conditionA passport with at least 6 months remaining on arrival and one blank page.6 months on arrival; 1 blank page
- RequiredRoute: List A visitor eVisa · Guarantor-supported visitor eVisaA clear colour JPEG of the first passport page, at least 800×600 pixels, 10 kB–5 MB, landscape orientation.JPEG; >=800x600 px; 10 kB to 5 MB
- RequiredRoute: List A visitor eVisa · Guarantor-supported visitor eVisaA colour JPEG portrait, at least 400×600 pixels, 10 kB–5 MB, with the face occupying 70–80%.JPEG; >=400x600 px; 10 kB to 5 MB
- In some casesRoute: Guarantor-supported visitor eVisaA local guarantor code and payment.Guarantor-supported visitor eVisaRequired for the guarantor route.
- In some casesRoute: List A visitor eVisa · Guarantor-supported visitor eVisaAn existing paper photo must be 51×51 mm and scanned at 300 pixels per inch.Only when scanning an existing photograph. The uploaded digital portrait must also satisfy the digital specifications.
- RecommendedGeneral visitor rule; read the stated conditionTravel medical insurance with medical care, evacuation and repatriation cover.
- RecommendedGeneral visitor rule; read the stated conditionKeep digital and paper copies of the passport, visa, tickets and insurance.
Iraqi Kurdistan visa for residents of the Gulf
No separate visitor route based only on residence in a Gulf state was confirmed. Use the passport-specific list; a local guarantor may be necessary.
UAESaudi ArabiaQatarKuwaitBahrainOman
Iraqi Kurdistan embassies and visa centres in Arab cities
Addresses and appointment links published by the missions. Opening hours change; check before you go.
CairoCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
RiyadhCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
JeddahCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
DubaiCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
Abu DhabiCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
DohaCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
Kuwait CityCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
ManamaCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
MuscatCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
AmmanCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
BaghdadCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSourceSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06
ErbilCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
BeirutCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
RabatCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
TunisCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
AlgiersCovering mission
- Address
- Not confirmed
- Phone
- Not confirmed
- Not confirmed
- Opening hours
- Not confirmed
- Consular jurisdiction
- A visitor-visa mission covering this city was not confirmed. Use the regional visa authority for eligibility questions. · Not confirmedSourceSource
- Appointments
- Not confirmed
- Visa centre
- Not confirmed
Attempts to verify missing details
Opening a page does not itself confirm jurisdiction or appointment arrangements.
- gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
- service.gov.krd · 2026-10-07 · Opened; some fields remain unresolved
Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-06Kurdistan Regional Government · 2026-10-07
Published reasons for refusal
- Incorrect application information can cause refusal.
- A photograph that does not match the applicant’s current appearance requires replacement.
Common mistakes
- Leaving email verification incomplete for more than 3 days makes the application expire.
- Passport scans must contain the first page only and remain sharp and readable.
- The 90-day period is the entry window; the authorised stay is 30 days from entry.
- A regional visa does not authorise travel to the rest of Iraq.
- Visa fees are not returned after refusal.
Rules for every passport
Select your passport to see the exact rules, fee and steps.
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eVisa / on arrival(18)
- Australia103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Brazil103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Canada103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- China103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- France103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Germany103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Italy103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Japan103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Kuwait103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Lebanon103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- New Zealand103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Qatar103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Russia103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- South Korea103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- Spain103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- UAE103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- United Kingdom103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
- United States103,500 IQDeVisa or visa on arrival
Embassy or approval(18)
- Algeria103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Ghana103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Indonesia103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Kazakhstan103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Malaysia103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Mexico103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Morocco103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Nepal103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Philippines103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Singapore103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- South Africa103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Sri Lanka103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Tanzania103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Thailand103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Tunisia103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Ukraine103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Uzbekistan103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
- Vietnam103,500 IQDPrior approval needed
Needs confirmation(14)
- Bahrain103,500 IQDNeeds confirmation
- BangladeshNot confirmedNeeds confirmation
- EgyptNot confirmedNeeds confirmation
- EthiopiaNot confirmedNeeds confirmation
- India103,500 IQDNeeds confirmation
- Iran103,500 IQDNeeds confirmation
- Jordan103,500 IQDNeeds confirmation
- KenyaNot confirmedNeeds confirmation
- NigeriaNot confirmedNeeds confirmation
- Oman103,500 IQDNeeds confirmation
- Pakistan103,500 IQDNeeds confirmation
- Saudi Arabia103,500 IQDNeeds confirmation
- Turkey103,500 IQDNeeds confirmation
- UgandaNot confirmedNeeds confirmation
Payment, transit and practical tips
- Emergency numbers
- Police 066104 (Erbil) · Ambulance 122 (Erbil)
- eSIM availability
- Asiacell offers eSIM through its main shops for compatible devices. Confirm visitor ID requirements, availability and fees with the operator.
- Cash declaration
- UK guidance for Iraq requires declaration of more than USD 10000 or equivalent, and local cash above IQD 200000. Regional implementation should be confirmed with the entry airport.
- Overstaying
- The extension service states IQD 20000 per late day. Apply before expiry. Up to 2 approved extensions of 30 days each are retained because official pages differ.
- Leaving the country
- Leave with a valid passport and a document proving the authorised stay. Arrange any extension before the permitted period ends.
About the country
- Capital
- Erbil
- Currency
- IQD
- Language
- Kurdish and Arabic
- Time zone
- +03:00
- Calling code
- +964
Frequently asked questions
How much is the Kurdistan eVisa?
The Visit product displays IQD 103500: IQD 100000 administration plus IQD 3500 transaction fee, about USD 79.01 at the observed central-bank rate on 2026-10-06. The US representation has a separate USD 72.26 route for eligible US or Canadian residents.
Can Egyptians get an Erbil visa online?
The current portal did not offer Egypt as a selectable passport country. The US representation also says it cannot issue a visa for this passport. Obtain written confirmation from the regional visa authority and airline before booking; general airline wording about eVisas does not establish application eligibility.
Does Gulf residence give visa-free entry to Kurdistan?
No residence-only exemption was confirmed in the official guidance reviewed. Eligibility follows the passport list. Some passports require a local guarantor and advance approval.
Can I go from Erbil to Baghdad with this visa?
The regional visa covers the Kurdistan Region only. Obtain the separate Iraqi permission required for travel outside its scope.
Is the visa valid for 30 or 90 days?
Use the visa within 90 days from issue. The normal permitted stay is 30 days from entry. These are different limits.
How long does a guarantor application take?
The portal gives up to 5 working days after the guarantor pays. The US representation gives 10–15 working days for its separate application route.
Can I extend my stay in Erbil?
Apply before expiry at the residency directorate. The stricter published limit is 2 extensions of 30 days each, up to 90 days total. The extension service lists IQD 110000 per extension and first-extension health tests. Sources differ; confirm with the embassy or your airline.
Must I print the eVisa?
An official representation recommends both paper and digital copies. A universal mandatory-print rule was not confirmed; keep both and follow the approval notice and airline instructions.
Can I pay the arrival visa in cash?
The airline requires a credit card at Erbil and cash at Sulaymaniyah for travellers who are eligible for an arrival visa.
Does birth in Iraq give an exemption?
The government exempts foreign travellers whose passport or travel document shows birth in Iraq. The representation also covers children accompanying a qualifying parent. A US or Canadian travel document additionally requires an original Iraqi ID. Confirm any passport-specific airline restriction before travel.
Sources and verification
Every rule on this page comes from the sources below. Dates show when the data was added, last changed and last reviewed.
- Added
- 1 Apr 2026
- Last changed
- 6 Oct 2026
- Last reviewed
- 6 Oct 2026
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