All visas must satisfy the following condition:
♦ Passport must be valid for more than 6 months
♦ Visa must be valid for 3 months from the date it was issued
♦ Visa must be valid for 30 days.
♦ Visit, Family and student visas require a residency card after 30 days if the holder wishes to stay in Kurdistan.
♦ Tourist visa holders must leave the country before the visa expiry date.
♦ Applicants must specify the trip to Kurdistan.
♦ All visa types require the sponsorship of a Kurdish citizen or local company.
♦ If applicant has difficulty finding a Kurdish citizen for their visa, Fastgate can support you but applicants must provide all the necessary information, including the purpose of their visit.
♦ For all visa types, the applicant must provide a copy of their passport, 3x4 photo and other supporting documents.
Visit Visa Requirements
- Applicant must complete the form to obtain a visit visa
- For a visit visa, you are eligible to apply for residency after the government fee form has been completed.
- Only a sponsor can provide support letters for the purposes of obtaining a residency card. After six months, the applicant has the option to change their sponsor.