Embassy of the United States in Baghdad
Today · Closed- Address
- شارع الكندي, بغداد
- Phone
- +964 760-030-3000
- Website
- iq.usembassy.gov
United States
Iraq
US Embassy & Consulates in Iraq
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 1 consulate
In Iraq, the United States has an embassy in Baghdad, a consulate general in Erbil, a consulate in Erbil and 1 other office. Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in Iraq
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in Iraq
US Embassy in Baghdad
The US embassy is in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, at شارع الكندي, بغداد. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in Iraq
- Consulate General of the United States in Erbil
413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq
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The United States also has a consulate general in Erbil and a consulate in Erbil; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
United States visa for Iraqi citizens
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United StatesIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Iraq
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. From Iraq, the application is made at the US embassy in Baghdad or one of the consulates in Erbil or through a visa centre appointed by the United States.
Iraq’s missions in the United States
Missions of Iraq in the United States (4)
In return, Iraq has 4 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Iraq
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 4 of them are in Iraq.
Travel to Iraq for US citizens
US citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel. In Iraq, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in Iraq are closed
US 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 States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Iraq?
The US embassy is in Baghdad, at شارع الكندي, بغداد.
Does the United States have consulates in Iraq?
Yes, the United States has a consulate general in Erbil and a consulate in Erbil.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United States?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for Iraq?
US citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Does Iraq have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Iraq has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 3 other missions in the United States.