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Executive Protection in Erbil

Executive protection in Erbil, Iraq. Licensed EP programmes covering the current threat environment for senior principals and corporate visitors.

Executive protection in Erbil is built around licensed Iraq operators with current ground knowledge, providing a structured programme covering the principal’s full movement cycle in the city.

The Erbil EP environment

The threat environment in Erbil warrants a structured EP programme for senior principals, with armed capability and armoured vehicles as the recommended configuration. Source: FCDO Iraq travel advice (2026).

What executive protection covers in Erbil

An EP programme in Erbil covers the full principal movement cycle: advance work at all venues, close escort during movements, accommodation security liaison, daily route variation, a documented emergency action plan, and medevac provider confirmation before arrival.

For the full Erbil security picture, see our Erbil city briefing. For principals requiring security drivers, security drivers in Erbil covers the Iraq programme.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Armed EP is available in Erbil through licensed operators. Given the threat environment, armed configuration is the recommended standard for senior principals and those with a higher-risk profile.

A Erbil EP programme covers the full principal movement cycle from airport arrival through to departure: advance work at all venues, close escort during movements, accommodation security liaison, and a documented emergency action plan. Daily security briefings are provided to the principal.

The team configuration is based on a pre-deployment threat assessment covering the principal’s profile, activities, and the current Erbil security environment. The assessment considers the specific threat vectors, any heightened risk periods, and the principal’s movement programme. Configuration options range from a single security driver to a full CPO team with advance capabilities.

The emergency action plan for every Erbil EP programme covers: medical emergency (naming the receiving facility and evacuation routing), vehicle compromise (contingency routing and shelter options), political demonstration response (avoidance protocols and contingency routing), and communications procedures. The plan is shared with the principal and their organisation before deployment.
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