Visitor & short-stay visas
Iraqi Kurdistan Region e-Visa
The separate electronic visa run by the Kurdistan Regional Government for entry to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, distinct from the federal visa.
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Kurdistan e-Visa cost (~USD 75) is from third-party reporting and was not confirmed on the official visit.gov.krd page (portal returned access errors to automated fetches).
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Iraq government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Kurdistan Region e-Visa
- Route type
- Visitor / tourist (Kurdistan Region only)
- Validity
- 90 days from date of issuance
- Stated on the KRG e-Visa portal
- Stay
- 30 days
- Stated on the KRG e-Visa portal
- Cost
- Approx. USD 75 (widely reported)
- Not confirmed on the official portal page reviewed
Who it is for
- Visitors and tourists travelling specifically to the Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok)
- List A nationals applying online or on arrival
- List B nationals applying via a Kurdistan-based guarantor
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Completed application through the visit.gov.krd portal
- For List B nationals: a guarantor code from a Region-based sponsor
What you can do
- Enter and stay in the Kurdistan Region for the permitted period
- Does not by itself grant entry to the rest of federal Iraq
How to apply
- Apply online at visit.gov.krd (List A), or
- Coordinate with a guarantor who applies and pays on your behalf (List B)
- List A nationals may alternatively obtain an e-Visa on arrival at entry points
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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