Diplomatic, special or ordinary passport holders don't need a visa to enter (Kurdistan Region) but must pay a fee upon arrival at Erbil International Airport or register via the Kurdistan Region website.

Diplomatic, private, and regular passport holders need entry visas to Iraq, which must be obtained from the nearest diplomatic mission to Iraq (before departure).

To avoid accusations, you should inform the customs officer at the airport about any cash amounts in your possession before he discovers them.

Make sure your passport is valid.

Traveling with small amounts of cash is recommended, and it is important to keep receipts from exchange offices.

Keep your passport number and ID card for reference when visiting the mission in case your passport is lost.

Adhere to travel conditions and international aviation rules; do not bring forbidden items; follow the laws and regulations of the host country.

Gold jewelry and other valuables are not recommended to be brought on a trip.

Keep the phone numbers of the Qatari Embassy in Baghdad and the Qatari Consulate General in Erbil on hand in case of emergency. 

Under no circumstances are the passport or identification card to be mortgaged with any party.

Keeping official documents such as passports, airline tickets, and valuable personal belongings in safe places.

In the unlikely case of an emergency, the closest Qatari embassy or consulate must be contacted, and the relevant authorities informed of the nature of the problem.

In any situation, you are obligated to notify the state mission as soon as possible if you become the subject of an inquiry.

Verify the authority of anybody who requests identification from you.