Applying for a certificate of residence in Iraq
Are you a Dutch national, do you live in Iraq and do you need a declaration of residence? You can apply for the statement in person at the Dutch consulate in Erbil. The Dutch embassy in Bagdad does not issue this certificate.
To apply for a certificate of residence in person, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Gather the documents that you need
To apply for a certificate of residence you will need:
- a valid Dutch passport or Dutch ID card.
- proof of address. This can be proof of registration with your municipality or, if this is not available in your country, a bank statement or utility bill from the past month bearing your name and address, or a rental contract bearing your name and address.
- proof that you are legally resident in the country in question, for example a residence permit, work permit or student visa.
Note that a tourist visa does not count as proof of legal residence in a country.
Do you have all the required documents? Bring the original documents and a copy of the documents with you to your appointment.
If you are applying for a certificate of residence for a child aged under 18, you will also need a copy of their birth certificate to prove you are their parent.
Step 2: Make an appointment
You must make an appointment with the Dutch consulate general in Erbil. Make an appointment at the consulate by emailing:erb-ca@minbuza.nl
In your email you should state:
- the type of certificate you need (in the subject line)
- your initials and surname (in the subject line)
- your phone number
- why you need the certificate. The purpose of the certificate will be listed on the certificate itself.
Step 3: Pay the fee
A consular statement costs €30. You pay the costs during your appointment.
Read the overview of consular fees to see how you can pay.
Step 4: Receive the certificate
In most cases, you’ll receive the certificate on the same day as your appointment. If this is not possible, a staff member will inform you when you can collect the certificate.
You will receive a multilingual standard form in Dutch, English, French and German. If you need the declaration/certificate in another language, you will need to have it translated by a sworn translator. Ask the organisation requesting the certificate whether you need to have the certificate and/or the translation legalised.
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