US Consulate General in Erbil
Consulate General 
United States Erbil, Iraq
- Address
- 413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq
- Phone
- +964-066-211-4000
- Website
- iq.usembassy.gov
Sources: Wikidata · OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 31 August 2026
The US consulate general in Erbil is at 413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq; the United States’ embassy is in Baghdad, about 328 km away. Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Iraq
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Victory Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
United States visa for Iraqi citizens
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Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United States.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 2,058 | 5,444 |
| Student (F, M) | 106 | 82 |
| Exchange (J) | 208 | 105 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 50 | 78 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 2 | 1 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 0 | 12 |
| Other | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 2,424 | 5,724 |
US visa posts in Iraq, FY 2025
| Visa office | Visas issued |
|---|---|
| Erbil (this office) | 5,724 |
| Baghdad | 3,094 |
The US consulate general in Erbil issued 5,724 nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025). 95% were visitor visas (B1/B2). That is 136% more than in fiscal year 2024 (2,424).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 2,759, 4% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The United States issues visas at 2 posts in Iraq: Erbil (5,724) and Baghdad (3,094). Erbil accounted for 65% of them in fiscal year 2025.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
The United States’ other missions in Iraq
- Embassy of the United States in Baghdad
شارع الكندي, بغداد
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All missions of the United States in Iraq (4)
For matters it cannot handle, the US embassy in Baghdad (328 km) is responsible. Besides the US consulate general in Erbil, the United States has 3 other missions in Iraq. Consulates: Erbil. Iraq in turn has 4 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US consulate general in Erbil
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of the United States in Erbil. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: 413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq. The record for the US consulate general in Erbil includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
When the US consulate general in Erbil is closed
Expect the US consulate general in Erbil to be shut on Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in the United States.
Before visiting the US consulate general in Erbil
Current procedures for the US consulate general in Erbil, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US consulate general in Erbil
The US consulate general in Erbil has 2 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Consulate General in Erbil?
The US consulate general in Erbil is at 413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq.
When is the US Consulate General in Erbil closed?
The US 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 States.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United States?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Iraq?
The US embassy is in Baghdad, about 328 km from the US consulate general in Erbil.
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