Iraq

REQUIREMENTS FOR U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN VISA TO ENTER IRAQ
(Note: This information will be updated as more information becomes available)

An Associated Press release quotes an Iraqi Interior Ministry official stating that visas will be required of all visitors entering Iraq after July 01, 2004. The report states that visas will NOT be issued at Baghdad Airport, or at land borders, but will not be required of foreigners already in Iraq as of July 01.
Iraqi missions in the following countries are authorized at the present to issue entry visas: H.K. of Jordan, Arab Syrian Republic, Lebanon, Egypt Arab Republic, Turkey, Islamic Republic of Iran, United Arab Emirates, Kingdom of Bahrain and France.

Entry visas are to be granted to each of the following:-a- Personnels and their families working in diplomatic missions in Iraq as well as Arab, regional and international organizations accredited to Iraq.b- All official delegations from various countries visiting Iraq.c- Businessmen provided that they have official invitation from Iraqi authorities or being introduced as such by their respective ministries of foreign affairs and are supplied with letters from their chambers of commerce.d- Students pursuing their studies in Iraq after presenting documents indicating that they are still following their studies.e- Truck-drivers after presenting proofs that they are carrying materials and equipments for companies working in the reconstruction of Iraq.f- Iraqi husbands and Iraqi wives after presenting legal documents supporting their claims.g- Journalists and public media personnel after submitting applications for visa either through Iraq’s missions abroad stating the name of Iraq’s mission which they want to receive their visa or through the office of the newspaper, news agency or the TV. satellite in Baghdad with a letter directed to the Press Department at the MFA indicating the name of the Iraqi mission abroad through which they want to receive their visas, or through the journalist’s embassy in Baghdad with a note to the Press Department/ MFA requesting the visa and indicating the name of the Iraqi Embassy from which the journalist would like to receive his entry visa.Visitor Visa

Submit your valid signed U.S. passport, must have at least six months remaining validity
3 Iraq Visa Application forms fully completed and signed
3 Passport-type photographs required.

Your application will be hand carried to the Embassy, and is usually processed when approval is received from Iraq. There is no official estimate of the approval period at this time.
Business Visa

Submit your valid signed U.S. passport, must have at least six months remaining validity
3 Iraq Visa Application forms fully completed and signed
3 Passport-type photographs required.
A business letter of responsibility is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq,Visa Section,

Washington DCThe letter should explain all of the following
The nature of business to be performed
Company name and address to be visited in Iraq
Guarantee financial responsibility for the applicant, including return transportation to the USA.
Your application will be hand carried to the Embassy, and is usually processed when approval is received from Iraq. There is no official estimate of the approval period at this time.
 
PROCESSING INSTRUCTIONS

Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
 
U.S PASSPORT EXPRESS
112 4th Avenue
New York, NY 10003

Your application will be checked and hand carried to the Embassy.

Fees

US Passport Express Service Fee:
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 Consular Fee:

$40.00 Per Visa 

 

Include credit card authorization or money order payable to “US Passport Express ” for US Passport Express handling fee per visa, plus Embassy Consular Fee per visa, and return Shipping Fee.