Terms and Conditions for Issuance
Of Visa to Visit Republic of Iraq
Requirements for Obtaining Iraqi Visas for Iraqi Nationals Holding Foreign Passports
Complete the Visa Application Form, type the information requested into the appropriate spaces on the form and print the completed application.Submit two recent identical front-view color photographs with white background measuring 2 inches × 2 inches (5 × 5 centimeters).
Color copy of Birth Certificate.
Proof of Iraqi origin is a must—copy of Iraqi Identity Card or Iraqi Nationality Certificate—of either parent.
Actual, undamaged passport valid for at least six months from the date the visa application is submitted.
Visas fees are waived for applicants of Iraqi origin.
Applicants must provide with their applications a valid phone number.
*Please allow Seven Business days for application to be processed.
Requirements for Obtaining Iraqi Visas for Foreign Nationals Married to Iraqi Citizens
Please note that this is visa applies to female applicants married to Iraqi citizens only.Complete the Visa Application Form, type the information requested into the appropriate spaces on the form and print the completed application.
Submit two recent identical front-view color photographs with white background measuring 2 inches × 2 inches (5 × 5 centimeters).
Color copy Marriage Certificate authenticated by the US Department of State.
Proof of Iraqi origin is a must—copy of Iraqi Identity Card or Iraqi Nationality Certificate—of the husband.
Actual, undamaged passport valid for at least six months from the date the visa application is submitted.
Visas fees are waived for applicants of Iraqi origin.
Please allow two weeks for application to be processed.
Requirements for Obtaining Iraqi Visas for Foreign Nationals
Complete the Visa Application Form, type the information requested into the appropriate spaces on the form and print the completed application.Submit two recent identical front-view color photographs with white background measuring 2 inches × 2 inches (5 × 5 centimeters).
Actual Passport and a Color copy of passport – passport must be valid for six months from the date the visa application is submitted.
A Color copy of Driver license (For Religious visa Requests).
An official letter stating the purpose of travel (visit, work…etc.), duration of stay
Applicants must provide with their applications a valid phone number.
Please allow 15 business days for visas to be processed. Applicants will be contacted once the embassy is in receipt of the approval from authorities in Iraq.
Approved applicants will be issued single-entry visas valid for three months from the date of issuance.
In some cases, multi entry-visas valid for six months and one year will be granted.
Visa Fees:
- $50 (fifty US Dollars) cash for single-entry visas (the Embassy can only accept Cash).
- $50 (fifty US Dollars) A Transit visa (the Embassy can only accept Cash).
- $50 (fifty US Dollars) A Visit visa (the Embassy can only accept Cash)
- $50 (fifty US Dollars) A Religious visa (the Embassy can only accept Cash).
- $40 (forty US Dollars) A Tourist visa (the Embassy can only accept Cash).
- $100 (one hundred US Dollars) cash for multi-entry for (3-6) months maximum visas (the Embassy can only accept Cash).
- $150 (one hundred fifty US Dollars) cash for multi-entry for one year visas (the Embassy can only accept Cash).
Please note:
- Foreigner workers are not allowed to work in Iraq without a work permit regardless who is sponsoring the project.
- The investor must hire local workers with a rate not less than %50 of the total number of workers required for the project.
- The project must have an investor permit issued by the Iraqi National Investment Commission or by Governorates of Investment commission, all parties must committed to the regulation that have been engaged upon the written contracts.
Requirements for Obtaining Iraqi Visas for Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders
Holders of diplomatic or official passports travelling to Iraq on official business on behalf of the US Government, (including government agencies, contractors or congressional delegations) must apply for a visa before leaving the United States.An official diplomatic letter from the Governmental Department. This letter should specify your name, your position, your passport’s type and date and purpose of travel..
Please note that only official notes from signers appointed by the Special Issuance Agency are accepted..
Complete the Visa Application Form, type the information requested into the appropriate spaces on the form and print the completed application..
Color copy of passport..
Actual, undamaged passport valid for at least six months from the date the visa application is submitted..
Submit two recent identical front-view color photographs with white background measuring 2 inches × 2 inches (5 × 5 centimeters). Diplomatic and official passport holders are waived visas fees for their application..
