General guidance only — applications are handled by the responsible government office.
Foreign residents apply for a residency permit at the Directorate of Residency, usually sponsored by an employer or a Kurdistan-based host.
Renew your residency before it expires at the same Directorate of Residency office, generally with an updated sponsor letter.
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Fees, exact processing times and document lists can vary — ask the Directorate of Residency directly, or
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