Iraq•AsiaInvestor Residence Permit (Kurdistan Region)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-90 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
3 to 5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
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.
The Investor Residence Permit is a long-term residency pathway for foreign investors in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Upon confirmation of investor status by the Kurdistan Region Board of Investment, eligible investors receive residency permits valid for 3-5 years, with renewal options.
This permit allows investors and their families to establish long-term residence while developing business operations in the region.
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Requirements
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: IL
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Minimum 6 months validity
Investment permit
Document from Kurdistan Board of Investment confirming investor status
Business documents
Company registration, business plan, investment agreement
Financial documents
Proof of investment capital and financial capacity
Passport photos
Recent color photos
Sponsor Documents
Board of Investment verification
Official confirmation of investor status from Kurdistan Board of Investment
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Advantages
- Long-term residency pathway
- Renewable status
- Family members included
- Supports business development
- Relatively straightforward for confirmed investors
Considerations
- Limited to Kurdistan Region only
- Requires formal investment
- Board of Investment approval needed
- Family must meet age/relationship requirements
Application Process
Register investment
Register business or investment project with Kurdistan Region Board of Investment
Submit residency application
Apply for investor residence permit with investment documentation
Investor verification
Board of Investment verifies investor status and investment legitimacy
Approval
Board of Investment confirms investor status
Receive permit
Residency permit issued for 3-5 years
Register family
Spouse, children, parents may apply for equivalent residence permits
Application Forms
Investor Residence Permit Application
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