Iraq

Embassies and consulates in Iraq

embassies in Baghdad

Iraq hosts 86 foreign missions from 56 countries: 57 embassies, 28 consulates and 1 other office. Most embassies, 56 of 57, are in the capital, Baghdad. Consulates are also found in Erbil, Basra and Mosul.

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Iraq

Capital
Baghdad
Population
47,020,774
Currency
Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Calling code
+964
Languages
Arabic, Kurdish, Armenian
  • 86missions
  • 57embassies
  • 28consulates
Visa-free: 8 destinations#196 in the world

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All missions in Iraq

Other cities in Iraq

Outside Baghdad, missions are found in Erbil (23), Basra (4) and Mosul (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Turkey 5
  2. Egypt 4
  3. United States 4
  4. United Arab Emirates 3
  5. China 3
  6. France 3
  7. Russia 3
  8. Canada 2
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Visa rules for Iraq

How the world’s passports enter Iraq198 in total

  • Visa-free3
  • Visa on arrival6
  • e-Visa188
  • No admission1

Iraq visa guide · 6 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 3 can enter visa-free, 6 get a visa on arrival, 188 need an e-Visa and 1 is not admitted for Iraq.

Visa statistics

Schengen visa applications in Iraq

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2023 58,16536,56320,18935.2% 48.0%
2024 (part of the year) 65,94442,23821,97634.0% 45.6%
2025 70,31245,11323,69234.3% 35.9%

By Schengen state, 2025

CountryApplicationsVisas issuedRefusal rate
France 20,37512,69137.7%
Italy 16,89612,67025.0%
Germany 13,7798,47636.9%
Greece 6,6993,72640.0%
Spain 4,3813,05325.5%
Netherlands 3,1772,04734.2%
Hungary 1,37316484.2%
Czech Republic 1,32790627.3%
Poland 1,07858845.2%
Romania 82253534.1%
Croatia 40525728.6%

Schengen consulates in Iraq received 70,312 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 45,113 visas. 34.3% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 the rate was much the same, 34.0%. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (65,944).

Most applications went to France (20,375), Italy (16,896), Germany (13,779) and Greece (6,699).

Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Italy’s (25.0%) and the highest Hungary’s (84.2%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of Hungary (+21.7 points), the largest fall at those of France (−4.2 points).

Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Iraq.

Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made

US visas issued to citizens of Iraq

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)5,1878,457
Student (F, M)227180
Exchange (J)434369
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)137127
Transit and crew (C, D)1714
Diplomatic and official (A, G)1,089812
Fiancé(e) (K)548351
Other02
Total7,63910,312
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)33.4%39.9%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 10,312 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Iraq, the 79th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 82%, diplomatic and official visas 8% and exchange visitor visas 4%. That is 35% more than in fiscal year 2024 (7,639).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Iraq received 4,933, 4% more than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 39.9% for citizens of Iraq in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 33.4%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Iraq

Iraq’s own missions abroad

Iraq’s embassies abroad (70)

In the other direction, Iraq runs 70 missions in 57 countries. Its largest networks are in the United Kingdom (4), the United States (4), Turkey (3), the United Arab Emirates (2) and Australia (2).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Iraq

  • Victory Day

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

  • Army Day

    Wednesday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

Most embassies, 56 of 57, are in the capital, Baghdad. The largest foreign networks in Iraq are those of Turkey (5), Egypt (4), the United States (4), the United Arab Emirates (3) and China (3).

Travel advice for Iraq

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Iraq: the US State Department rates Iraq at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Iraq (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iraq (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Iraq?

Turkey, with 5 missions, followed by Egypt (4).

Do I need a visa for Iraq?

Of 198 passports, 3 can enter visa-free, 6 get a visa on arrival, 188 need an e-Visa and 1 is not admitted for Iraq; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Iraq closed?

On Iraq’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026.