Passports
Passport valid for at least
six months from date of issue of visa required
by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Required
by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
At time of publishing visas for religious tourism
purposes were not being issued. Visas for tourism
purposes are now available, but only under certain
circumstances; nationals are advised to contact
the embassy for further information.
Visas are currently being issued to the following:
(a) non-Iraqi wives of Iraqi nationals, on presentation
of documents so proving;
(b) students in Iraq when presenting documents
certifying their admission or continuing study
in Iraqi universities, institutes or schools;
(c) drivers of trucks when presenting documents
certifying their transport of goods and items
to Iraq on request by an official Iraqi authority
or company operating in Iraq;
(d) personnel and their families working in diplomatic
missions in Iraq as well as Arab, regional and
international organisations accredited to Iraq;
(e) all official delegations from various countries
visiting Iraq;
(f) businessmen provided that they have official
invitations from Iraqi authorities or being introduced
as such by their respective ministries of foreign
affairs and are supplied with letters from the
chambers of commerce;
(g) journalists and public media personnel after
submitting the appropriate application;
(h) members of NGOs on condition that the official
Iraqi authority presents a letter to the ministry
of foreign affairs approving its relation with
the respective organisation;
(i) nationals of Coalition countries and countries
participating in the multinational forces and
any country participating with more than 50 troops
in the multinational force (except holders of
diplomatic or service passports, official delegations
and sub-contractors who do not require entry visas).
Visa Note
(a) For stays
exceeding 10 days nationals must obtain a residency
stamp at the main residency office in Baghdad.
Nationals must present valid credentials or proof
of employment, two passport photos and HIV test
results. (b) Nationals of Arab origin will not
be permitted entry even with a valid visa with
the exception of journalists, nationals married
to an Iraqi citizen or holders of a diplomatic
passport. (c) For a fully comprehensive list of
those allowed entry visas, consult the website
of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the
UK. (d) Passport and visa requirements are
subject to change at short notice. Check with
your nearest embassy for the most recent information.
Visa Restrictions:
The government of Iraq refuses admission and transit to nationals of Israel; and might not accept other passports containing Israeli stamps or visas.
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist
visa: US$30. Visit visa: US$40 (single-entry);
US$100 (multiple-entry).
Validity
Tourist
visas is valid for a maximum stay of 15 days. Visit
visas are valid for 30 days; extensions are available
but not above 90 days.
Applications to:
Consulate
(or consular section at embassy).
Note: Iraqi missions in the following
countries are currently authorised to issue Entry
Visas: Bahrain, Egypt, France, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon,
Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.