- Address
- Villa W9 - Dijlah Diplomatic Compound - International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq, Baghdad
- Phone
- +9647866993030
- Website
- ambbaghdad.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Fontana Niccolo
Italy
Iraq
Italian Embassy & Consulates in Iraq
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
Italy is represented in Iraq by 2 missions: an embassy in Baghdad and a consulate general in Erbil. Italy requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: Italy’s 2 missions in Iraq
Map: Italy’s 2 missions in Iraq
Italian Embassy in Baghdad
The Italian embassy is in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, at Villa W9 - Dijlah Diplomatic Compound - International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq, Baghdad. The head of mission on record is Fontana Niccolo. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italian consulates in Iraq
- Consulate General of Italy in Erbil
Gulan Street (262) UB Plaza Building, 1st floor - Bakhtiyary, 48640 Arbil Iraq, Erbil
Italy also has a consulate general in Erbil; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Italy visa for Iraqi citizens
IraqItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Iraq
ItalyIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Italy
Italy visa requirements for citizens of Iraq
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 21 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. Applicants in Iraq turn to the Italian embassy in Baghdad or the consulate in Erbil; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Iraq’s missions in Italy
In return, Iraq has an embassy in Italy, in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in Iraq
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 2 of them are in Iraq.
Travel to Iraq for Italian citizens
Italian citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Iraq, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Italian missions in Iraq are closed
Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in Iraq?
The Italian embassy is in Baghdad, at Villa W9 - Dijlah Diplomatic Compound - International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq, Baghdad.
Does Italy have consulates in Iraq?
Yes, Italy has a consulate general in Erbil.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Italy?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Does Iraq have an embassy in Italy?
Yes, Iraq has its embassy in Rome.