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Russian Embassy & Consulates in Iraq

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 consulates general

In Iraq, Russia has an embassy in Baghdad and 2 consulates general in Erbil and Basra. Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.

Map: Russia’s 3 missions in Iraq

Map: Russia’s 3 missions in Iraq

Russian Embassy in Baghdad

Russia has its embassy in Baghdad, the capital; the address on record is Hay al-Mutanabbi 605/5/4, Baghdad. The head of mission on record is Печаткин Тимур Сергеевич. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Russian consulates in Iraq

Russia also has 2 consulates general in Erbil and Basra; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Russia visa for Iraqi citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Iraq

  • Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
  • Regular tourist visa
  • Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
  • 11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia. In Iraq, applications go to the Russian embassy in Baghdad or one of the consulates in Erbil and Basra, or to a visa centre working for Russia.

Iraq’s missions in Russia

Missions of Iraq in Russia (1)

In return, Iraq has an embassy in Russia, in Moscow.

Good to know

Russia in Iraq

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; 3 of them are in Iraq.

Travel to Iraq for Russian citizens

Russian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel. In Iraq, Russian citizens can turn to the Russian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Russian missions in Iraq are closed

Russian 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Russian embassy in Iraq?

The Russian embassy is in Baghdad, at Hay al-Mutanabbi 605/5/4, Baghdad.

Does Russia have consulates in Iraq?

Yes, Russia has 2 consulates general in Erbil and Basra.

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Russia?

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

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Iraq?

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

Does Iraq have an embassy in Russia?

Yes, Iraq has its embassy in Moscow.