Embassy of the United Kingdom in Baghdad
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- Head of mission
- Irfan Siddiq Obe
United Kingdom
Iraq
British Embassy & Consulates in Iraq
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
The United Kingdom is represented in Iraq by 2 missions: an embassy in Baghdad and a consulate general in Erbil. Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Map: the United Kingdom’s 2 missions in Iraq
Map: the United Kingdom’s 2 missions in Iraq
British Embassy in Baghdad
The British embassy is in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The head of mission on record is Irfan Siddiq Obe. Its website is linked on its page.
British consulates in Iraq
The United Kingdom also has a consulate general in Erbil; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
United Kingdom visa for Iraqi citizens
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United KingdomIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Iraq
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. From Iraq, the application is made at the British embassy in Baghdad or the consulate in Erbil or through a visa centre appointed by the United Kingdom.
Iraq’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Iraq in the United Kingdom (4)
In return, Iraq has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, including its embassy in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Iraq
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; 2 of them are in Iraq.
Travel to Iraq for British citizens
British citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. In Iraq, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When British missions in Iraq are closed
British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Iraq?
The British embassy is in Baghdad.
Does the United Kingdom have consulates in Iraq?
Yes, the United Kingdom has a consulate general in Erbil.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do British citizens need a visa for Iraq?
British citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Does Iraq have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Iraq has its embassy in London, along with 3 other missions in the United Kingdom.