Student Visa (Embassy Application)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 4-6 weeks
- Fee
- $190 USD
- Validity
- Duration of academic program
- Entry
- Single entry
Student visa must be issued in the applicant's native country before coming to Iraq. All academic documents must be certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the student's country and the Iraqi embassy or cultural attaché in that country. Full-time enrollment required; combining studies with work is not permitted.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Must be enrolled full-time at a recognized Iraqi educational institution. Certificate or school document for middle school or high school must be recognized in Iraq and approved by Ministries of Education and Foreign Affairs
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Financial
Must demonstrate financial capacity for tuition fees and living expenses or provide letter of guarantee from sponsor
Minimum funds: Sufficient for duration of studies
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 45mm x 35mm, white background
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, scholarship letters, or sponsor guarantee letter; Minimum amount: Sufficient for tuition and living expenses
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain admission letter from Iraqi university, certified academic transcripts, and financial proof
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Iraqi embassy/consulate in home country
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Document submission
Submit admission letter, certified academic documents, and financial proof to Iraqi embassy
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Fee payment
Pay student visa fee
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect approved student visa