Request for Exceptional Visa Application Guidance – Selected Participant, Young Leaders Summer Academy 2026

By Mardhia Hussein

Dear Sir or Madam,

I hope this message finds you well.

My name is Mardhia Jamal Hussein, an Iraqi citizen currently residing in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. I am writing with sincere respect to kindly request your guidance regarding my visa application under the current exceptional circumstances.

I have recently been selected to participate in the Young Leaders Summer Academy 2026 in Hamburg, Germany, scheduled from 5 July to 8 July 2026. This opportunity is deeply meaningful to me. Over the past years, I have worked with dedication in the fields of civil society, youth engagement, and environmental initiatives, always striving to grow, contribute, and represent my community in meaningful international spaces. Being selected for this program feels like an important step forward in that journey.

At this stage, I am fully prepared to proceed, and the organizers will provide all necessary visa support documents. However, due to the current situation, the German Consulates in Erbil and Baghdad are temporarily closed, and I am unable to submit my visa application within Iraq.

I am therefore kindly reaching out to ask whether, given these circumstances, it would be possible for me to submit my visa application at your mission in Turkey, even though I do not hold a Turkish residence permit.

I have come a long way in working toward opportunities like this, and I am now just one step away. The only remaining barrier is the ability to apply for and obtain the visa. I would be truly grateful for any guidance or consideration you can offer to help me move forward.

Thank you very much for your time, understanding, and support. I deeply appreciate your consideration.