Any foreigner who officially visits the Kurdistan Region through the border points or international airports is initially issued a visa for a period of thirty (30) days Officially have the right to stay in the Kurdistan Region
But If the foreigner wishes to stay in the Kurdistan Region for longer than this period, he/she must apply for a visa extension in order to be officially entitled to stay in the Kurdistan Region.
Issuance and renewal of residency cards for foreigners who working in consulates and Representatives in the Kurdistan Region. This card is valid for six months or one year and can be renewed after that period.
Issuance and renewal of residency cards for foreigners working in oil and gas companies in the Kurdistan Region. This card is valid for six months or one year and can be renewed after that period.
Issuance and renewal of residency cards for foreigners working in private universities and hospitals in the Kurdistan Region. This card is valid for six months or one year and can be renewed after that period.
Issuance and renewal of residency cards for foreigners working in local and international organizations. This card is valid for six months or one year and is renewable after that period.
Issuing residency cards to foreigners who have previously been brought to the Kurdistan Region by companies or foreign workers to work as domestic servants. After the expiration of their residency cards, the employee renew the residency cards for the foreign servants on their own sponsorship.
A document issued to a foreigner resident in the Kurdistan Region to return him to his country, whose passport is not represented or consular in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, if his passport is expired or lost or deformed for any reason or for a newborn child, He doesn't have a passport.
Any Iraqi national or resident reached the legal age is eligible for obtaining a driving licence. The licence is valid for 5 years and must be renewed after its expiry.
Any foreign nationals visiting Kurdistan Region of Iraq is eligible for obtaining a Temporary Driving License. This license is valid for one year only.
