A visa cannot be granted unless the approval of the Ministry, after filling the application form and sending it to the Ministry then the embassy informs the applicant of the result positively or negatively.

Cases where the embassy or consulate can directly issue a visa without reference to the  ministry:

1 - Wives of Iraqis after the submission of a certified marriage contract.

2 - Foreigners who are of Iraqi origin and their families after the submission of proof (identity card - a certificate   of nationality).

3 - Foreign students studying in Iraq on the basis of cultural exchange after providing proof of their acceptance to study in universities, institutes and Iraqi schools.

4 – Truck drivers carrying goods to and from Iraq once upon request and a fee.

5 - Accredited diplomats and administrators in Iraq and their families on the basis of reciprocity, as well as members of missions and international organizations working in Iraq and their families.

6 – Foreigners born in Iraq and their families after the submission of proof.

Note: Regarding requests from journalists and media wishing to visit Iraq, the applications should be sent to the Press Dept at the ministry to receive guidance in every case together with the names and nationalities and a copy of the passports and the agency they are working with. 

Exemptions from visa fees

1 - Bearers of diplomatic passports on the principle of reciprocity.

2 - Foreign journalists on the basis of reciprocity

3 - Foreigners born in Iraq who are from Iraqi origin after the submission of proof (the identity - Iraqi nationality certificate)

4 - Enrolled Agents in the Iraqi government for particular contract.

5 - Foreign students enrolled in colleges and universities on the basis of Iraqi cultural exchange after proof of acceptance of the study.

6 - Foreigners born in Iraq without the inclusion of family members from the exemption from the visa fee  directly and provided that the foreigner  born in Iraq comes with them to Iraq,.

Requirements for the visa request

The following conditions must be provided:

1 – A valid passport for a minimum period of six months.

2 - Fill in the application with a photograph attached to the form in the space provided for this purpose.

3 - To be able to cover the cost of living during the period of stay in Iraq for holders of regular passports.

4 - No objection from entering the Republic of Iraq because of a public health or security, moral or national    economy cause.    

5 - No order of elimination from the Republic of Iraq for the person applying for the visa after checking the records to prevent them from entering Iraq.

6 – The person should not be accused or convicted of a crime outside the country.

7 – Presenting a compelling reason for the visit

8 – Fees 400 SEK is charged for the visa

9- Those who apply for a visa by mail should also send a registered return envelope with the above.

10- Filling an application form.

11- There must be an invitation from a formal Iraqi institution or ministry or a note from the ministry of foreign    of the country of that person with a letter from the chamber of commerce.

12- Two photo.

13- The approval takes approximately one month.

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