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Short-term visa for businessmen and investors visiting Iraq for business purposes. Requires invitation from Iraqi authorities/ministry, chamber of commerce letter, and business letter of responsibility.

Electronic visa system for Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Valid 90 days for tourism, education, business, or work purposes. Permits up to 30-day stay. Lower cost alternative to Federal Iraq e-visa.

Online electronic visa system for tourism and short-term visits. Single-entry visa valid 60 days from issue, permitting up to 30-day stay. Available for eligible nationalities through official evisa.iq portal.

Long-term residency permit for foreign investors in Kurdistan Region. Valid 3-5 years, renewable, issued upon Board of Investment confirmation. Extended to spouse, children under 18, and parents.

Extended residency permit for foreign nationals staying beyond visa validity. Issued by Residence Officer for periods up to 1 year, renewable annually.

Multiple-entry visa for frequent travelers. Valid for 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year depending on category. Issued to students, employees, and spouses of Iraqi citizens.

Visa for transiting through Iraqi territory without stopping. Single entry, valid for 3 months, with continuous transit through Iraq under supervision.

General-purpose visitor visa for short-term stays. Allows single entry during 3-month validity with up to 3-month residence period. Must register arrival with Directorate of Residence within 10 days.

Official visa for government officials and diplomatic personnel. Granted to officials visiting on official mission and workers at diplomatic/international missions with families.

Work residence permit for property investors in Kurdistan Region. Valid 1-3 years for purchasing residential units minimum USD 50,000 in approved investment projects. Extended to spouse, children under 18, and parents.

Specialized visa for pilgrims and religious visitors to holy sites. Valid for 1-month stay to visit Shia Islamic shrines in Najaf, Karbala, Baghdad, and Samarra.

Visa for holders of service passports (government officials, diplomats, other authorized state employees). Issued on basis of reciprocal agreement between governments.

Visa for foreign students enrolled in recognized Iraqi educational institutions. Requires letter of acceptance and proof of financial support for tuition and living expenses.

Short-term visitor visa for tourism and visiting tourist/relic sites. Valid for single entry during 3-month validity period with 1-month stay allowance. Now issued through e-visa system.

Employment visa for foreign workers with job offer from Iraqi employer. Requires employer sponsorship and Ministry of Labor approval. One-year validity with annual renewal option.