British Consulate General in Erbil
Consulate General 
United Kingdom Erbil, Iraq
- Address
- BFPO 5425, Erbil
- Website
- gov.uk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 2 August 2026
The British consulate general in Erbil is at BFPO 5425, Erbil; the United Kingdom’s embassy is in Baghdad, about 326 km away. Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the British consulate general in Erbil
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Iraq
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Victory Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British consulate general in Erbil is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Iraqi citizens
IraqUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Iraq
United KingdomIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. Check with the British consulate general in Erbil whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Other missions nearby
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- Consulate General of the United States in Erbil
413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Iraq
The British embassy is in Baghdad, about 326 km away. The British consulate general in Erbil is one of 2 missions of the United Kingdom in Iraq. Iraq in turn has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
Good to know
About the British consulate general in Erbil
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United Kingdom in Erbil. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Address and contact
Address: BFPO 5425, Erbil. The record for the British consulate general in Erbil includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Iraq
British citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
When the British consulate general in Erbil is closed
The British consulate general in Erbil closes on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British consulate general in Erbil
Current procedures for the British consulate general in Erbil, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British consulate general in Erbil
Within 1 km of the British consulate general in Erbil there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Consulate General in Erbil?
The British consulate general in Erbil is at BFPO 5425, Erbil.
What are the opening hours of the British Consulate General in Erbil?
The British consulate general in Erbil is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Consulate General in Erbil open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British consulate general in Erbil include Saturday.
When is the British Consulate General in Erbil closed?
The British consulate general in Erbil closes on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Where is the British embassy in Iraq?
The British embassy is in Baghdad, about 326 km from the British consulate general in Erbil.
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