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German Embassy & Consulates in Iraq

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

Germany is represented in Iraq by 2 missions: an embassy in Baghdad and a consulate general in Erbil. Germany requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Iraq

Map: Germany’s 2 missions in Iraq

German Embassy in Baghdad

At 609-3 53, 2036 Jadriyah Baghdad, the German embassy represents Germany towards Iraq. The head of mission on record is Dr. Daniel Krebber, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.

German consulates in Iraq

Germany also has a consulate general in Erbil; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.

Germany visa for Iraqi citizens

IraqGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Iraq

GermanyIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Germany

Germany visa requirements for citizens of Iraq

  • Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
  • Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
  • National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Fee: €90
  • 22 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. From Iraq, the application is made at the German embassy in Baghdad or the consulate in Erbil or through a visa centre appointed by Germany.

Iraq’s missions in Germany

Missions of Iraq in Germany (2)

In return, Iraq has 2 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in Iraq

Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 2 of them are in Iraq.

Travel to Iraq for German citizens

German citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Iraq, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.

When German missions in Iraq are closed

German missions in Iraq close on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the German embassy in Iraq?

The German embassy is in Baghdad, at 609-3 53, 2036 Jadriyah Baghdad.

Does Germany have consulates in Iraq?

Yes, Germany has a consulate general in Erbil.

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Germany?

Iraqi citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.

Do German citizens need a visa for Iraq?

German citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.

Does Iraq have an embassy in Germany?

Yes, Iraq has its embassy in Berlin, along with 1 other mission in Germany.