Diplomatic/Official Visa
Visa free
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 1-2 weeks if visa required
- Fee
- $0 USD
- Validity
- 1-6 months depending on passport type
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of certain countries may enter Iraq without a visa for 1-6 months (diplomatic passports) or 3 months (service passports). Diplomatic and official passport holders are waived visa fees. An official diplomatic letter from the Department of State is required for US diplomats.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must hold diplomatic or official/service passport and be traveling on official government business
Required status: Diplomatic or official government status
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Official diplomatic letter from Department of State or Ministry of Foreign Affairs specifying applicant's name, position, passport type and date, and purpose of travel
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain diplomatic note from sending country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Department of State
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Document submission
Submit diplomatic note to Iraqi embassy or Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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Processing wait
Wait for diplomatic clearance (if visa required)
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Visa collection
Collect diplomatic visa if required, or proceed with visa-free entry