Venue & Visa Information

 VENUE

	Saad Palace Convention Centre – Conference Venue The Saad Palace for Conferences and Meetings is a 200,000 square foot multi-purpose centre located in Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The state-of-the-art convention centre provides flexibility in a modern and attractive venue, the venue has hosted numerous events, ranging from the Arab Parliament Conference to U.S.-Kurdish Security Hand Overs and various United Nations Conferences. It is the only facility in the region that has the flexibility to accommodate so many types of events www.saadconferencecenter.com Saad Conference Center Gulan Street Erbil Kurdistan, Iraq Phone: 00964 750 534 7499
	Erbil Rotana – Gala Dinner Venue Erbil Rotana is located opposite the beautiful park of Sami AbduRahman, the largest park in Iraq. The hotel’s location gives guests an opportunity to also explore sites like the historical “Citadel” and down town bazaars. www.rotana.com/rotanahotelandresorts/iraq/erbil/erbilrotana
	Divan Erbil Hotel – Closing Drinks Reception Venue Divan Erbil brings innovative style and state-of–the-art luxury to the heart of the world’s longest inhabited city, Erbil, Iraq. As the most visually striking modern structure in Erbil, and a local landmark, the Divan Erbil incorporates the latest in leisure and business technology, luxury accommodations and amenities, redefining the Business Hotel from the ground up to its 24 storeys. www.divan.com.tr/ENG/Hotel-Destinations/Divan-Erbil/

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VISA INFORMATION

We would like to remind you that visa applications can be a lengthy process; therefore please allow sufficient time to apply. Please ensure your passport is valid for at least 90 days. Should you require any assistance with obtaining a visa for your visit, please send us a scanned copy of your passport and proof of payment for the conference fee. We shall then provide you an invitation letter and send your information to the Ministry of Interior Kurdistan. You will then be able to collect your visa upon arrival in Erbil.

If you require visa, please ensure you apply before the 15^th November 2012

Please Note: American, Canadian, Australian, UK & All EU citizens – You will then be able to collect your visa upon arrival in Erbil. Other nationalities please contact your respective foreign office to get specific instructions as to how to obtain a visa.  After 19th November CWC will still be able to assist with an Invitation letter, however we will not be able to process your visa.

The above information is accurate to the best of our knowledge; however we still highly advise that you contact your local Iraqi Embassy/Consulate before travelling with regards to your specific visa requirements as they defer from country to country.