Health & vaccination

No special vaccinations are needed for a stay in Iraqi Kurdistan. Medical facilities have a good standard and advice is easy to get. In order to prevent cases of diarrhea, however, we recommend to avoid drinking tap water.

When it comes to the Corona virus (COVID-19), we follow the recommendations made by the German Federal Foreign Office as well as the local authorities and the German Embassy on site. In case of any change of the health situation, the tour might be subject to according changes we will inform you about as soon as possible.

Language

The official languages of the Autonomous Region of Kurdistan are both Kurdish languages Sorani and Kurmanci, as well as Arabic. Furthermore, there are officially recognized minority languages, such as Armenian and Turkmen. English is lingua franca and will serve you well while tavelling.

Local currency

Just like in the rest of the country, the official currency is the Iraqi Dinar. 

It is very easy to exchange money (Euros or US Dollars) anywhere in the country or to withdraw cash with a debit or credit card, as the banks have numerous branches. We recommend to take a part of the money in cash, and take a debit or credit card with you as well. Withdrawal fees might vary according to the regulations of your home bank.

Security

The issue of security plays a big role in Iraq. 

In planning out tours, we follow the recommendations and statements issued by the German Federal Foreign Office. Our route only leads us through areas deemed safe by the Office. While doing so, we keep close contact with the German Embassy and local authorities on the ground. In case of any change of the security situation, the tour route might be subject to according changes.

Visa

Visa are provided upon arrival at the airports in Erbil and Suleimaniyya.. It is thus not necessary to apply for a visa at the Iraqi Embassy in Germany. To receive a visa upon arrival, you need a passport with a minimum six months validity at the  time of travel. The visa is free of charge.

Visa regulations might change at any time. If so, we will inform you in time before the tour start. Please let us know as soon as possible if you have any Israeli stamps in your passport, and/or do not wish to travel with your German passport.

GENERAL
ALBANIA
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
EGYPT
IRAN
IRAQI KURDISTAN
ISRAEL / PALESTINE
JORDAN
LEBANON
MOROCCO
MYANMAR
OMAN
PAKISTAN
TUNISIA
TURKEY
UZBEKISTAN
ARMENIEN
KIRGISTAN