{"id":1192,"date":"2017-04-16T12:11:11","date_gmt":"2017-04-16T09:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ishik.edu.iq\/conf\/icad\/?page_id=1192"},"modified":"2017-04-16T12:11:11","modified_gmt":"2017-04-16T09:11:11","slug":"travelvisa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/conferences.tiu.edu.iq\/kif\/travelvisa\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel\/Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VISA: <\/strong><\/p>\n

Free Entry for 53 Countries:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a recent move by the Kurdistan Regional Government’s Ministry of Interior, citizens from 53 countries have been granted the ability to enter the Kurdistan Region without a pre-arranged visa. Under this new policy, eligible travellers simply need to present their passports at any border entry point, where they will be issued an electronic visa, allowing them immediate access to the region.<\/p>\n

The countries included in this visa exemption are: Albania, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Vatican City, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America.<\/p>\n

Applicants must ensure their passports are valid for at least 6 months to be eligible for entry.<\/p>\n

Getting a Visa<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Kurdistan is a state in the north of Iraq. Getting a visa to Kurdistan is relatively easy for many nationalities. Please check with your nearest Iraqi Embassy about visa requirements and the application process. For more information about E-Visa to visit Kurdistan Region of Iraq, please check the visit.gov.krd<\/a> portal.<\/p>\n

The KRG Representations abroad do not issue Iraqi visas, but can advise travellers on requirements. For information about visas, please click here<\/a><\/u>, contact your nearest\u00a0KRG Representation abroad<\/a><\/u>, or email info@dfr.gov.krd<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Flights to Erbil<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Kurdistan Region has two international airports: Erbil International Airport and Slemani International Airport. Most flights operating from Europe and the Middle East fly directly to Kurdistan, without going via Baghdad. Several charter companies also operate flights to Erbil or Slemani. More information on the Erbil and Slemani airports can be found on their websites:<\/p>\n

www.eia.krd<\/a>
\nwww.sulairport.krd<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

Overland route to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Overland entry into the Kurdistan Region is possible through Turkey. The suggested route is to fly to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and then take a two-hour domestic flight to Diyarbakir. (Turkish visas can be obtained on arrival at Istanbul Airport. Baggage may have to be retrieved from the International Terminal and checked in at the Domestic Terminal.)<\/p>\n

At Diyarbakir Airport taxis can be hired to drive to the Ibrahim Khalil\/Habur border crossing point, Turkey\u2019s border with the Kurdistan Region in Iraq. Many drivers do this journey frequently and are familiar with the route. It is advisable to settle the price beforehand, a guide price is USD 150, and to check that the driver has the necessary paper work to take passengers over the border. Because of the journey time it is advisable to start the overland journey in the early morning, staying overnight in Diyarbakir if necessary.<\/p>\n

After crossing the border at Ibrahim Khalil, another taxi can take you to your destination in the Kurdistan Region. The approximate journey time from Diyarbakir to the border is 4 hours; then from the border to Erbil is 4 hours. There are alternative routes via Iran and Syria but these are less frequently travelled.<\/p>\n

For more information about the travel and location, please visit the\u00a0Official Website of Kurdistan Regional Government.<\/a><\/p>\n

Click on each airline to check available flights:<\/p>\n