Work Visa (Embassy Application)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 2-4 weeks
- Fee
- $190 USD
- Validity
- Long-term employment duration
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Work visa requires employer sponsorship. Iraq is reopening its job market to foreign workers in 2026 with high demand in construction, oil & gas, healthcare, and education sectors. Temporary work visas available for short-term projects.
Eligibility
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Employment
Must have a formal employment contract with Iraqi employer and completed health and security clearances
Required status: Formal employment contract with Iraqi company required
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, recent
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Health and security clearances required; Validity months: 3
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Valid Iraqi business license from sponsoring employer
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Work contract
Provide a signed job offer, contract or assignment letter showing the role, dates and employer.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: No
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain employment contract, employer business license, health clearance, and security clearance
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Iraqi embassy or consulate in home country
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Document submission
Submit all required documents to Iraqi embassy/consulate
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Fee payment
Pay work visa processing fee
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Processing wait
Wait for work permit and visa processing
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Visa collection
Collect approved work visa from embassy/consulate