Practice Area
Visa & Residency Law
Whether you are an expatriate professional, an investor, or a multinational employer managing staff in Kurdistan Region, Dler Law Office streamlines every visa and residency process in Erbil.
Kurdistan Region's international workforce and growing expatriate community create significant demand for visa and residency legal services in Erbil. Dler Law Office assists individuals, families, and employers with work visa applications, residency permit renewals, investment visas, and immigration disputes with the Kurdistan Region Residency Directorate and Iraqi authorities.
What We Do
Visa & Residency Law Legal Services in Kurdistan, Iraq
Work Visas & Permits
Processing work visa applications and residency permits for foreign nationals employed by companies in Kurdistan Region — including employer sponsorship documentation and renewals.
Investor & Long-Stay Visas
Assisting foreign investors with investor visa applications linked to KRG-licensed projects and long-stay residency arrangements in Erbil.
Immigration Disputes
Representing individuals facing visa refusal, deportation proceedings, or residency status disputes before Kurdistan Region Residency Directorate and administrative bodies.
Common Questions
Visa & Residency Law FAQs — Erbil & Kurdistan Iraq
- How do I get a work visa to work in Kurdistan Region Iraq?
- Work visas for Kurdistan Region are issued by the Iraqi embassy or consulate in your home country. Once in Iraq, a residency permit is obtained from the Erbil Residency Directorate with your employer's sponsorship. Dler Law Office manages the full process.
- How long can a foreigner stay in Kurdistan Region on a tourist visa?
- Tourists in Kurdistan Region are typically granted a 15-day entry stamp at Erbil International Airport, extendable to 30 days. Longer stays require a proper residency permit. Overstaying results in fines and potential entry bans.
- Can an investor get residency in Kurdistan Region based on their investment?
- Yes. Foreign investors with KRG-approved investments can obtain residency permits linked to their investment licence. The KRG Board of Investment facilitates investment residency as part of the licensing process. Dler Law Office coordinates both the investment and residency applications.
- What happens if my residency permit is refused in Erbil?
- Residency refusals can be challenged before the Kurdistan Region Residency Directorate and, if necessary, through administrative court proceedings in Erbil. Dler Law Office advises on grounds for appeal and alternative visa pathways.
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