General Directorate of Nationality & Regional Civil Status

Issuance and renewal of residency cards for foreigners who working in consulates and Representatives in the Kurdistan Region. This card is valid for six months or one year and can be renewed after that period.

Issuance and renewal of residency cards for foreigners working in local and international organizations. This card is valid for six months or one year and is renewable after that period.

Issuance and renewal of residency cards for foreigners working in private universities and hospitals in the Kurdistan Region. This card is valid for six months or one year and can be renewed after that period.

Transfer of a foreigner's residency card cases from one province to another When he changes his place of work or residency, he will be issued a new residency card in the province to which he is transferred.

Issuance and renewal of residency cards for foreigners working in oil and gas companies in the Kurdistan Region. This card is valid for six months or one year and can be renewed after that period.