Visas & Customs Requirements

General Requirements:

Visas are required for most private American citizens. Travelers should not rely on obtaining a visa upon arrival at an airport or port of entry in Iraq.

Visitors to Iraq who plan to stay for more than 10 days must obtain a no-fee residency stamp. In Baghdad, the stamps are available for all visitors at the main Residency Office.

In order to obtain a residency stamp, applicants must produce valid credentials or proof of employment, two passport-sized photos, and HIV test results.

An American citizen who plans to stay longer than two months must apply at the Residency Office for an extension. Americans traveling to Iraq for the purpose of employment should check with their employers and with the Iraqi Embassy in Washington, D.C. for any special entry or exit requirements related to employment.

Those staying fewer than 10 days do not need to get an exit stamp before passing through Iraqi immigration at the airport. Visitors who arrive via military aircraft but depart on commercial airlines must pay a USD 80 departure fee at the airport.

Requirements:

• U.S. Passport must be valid 6 months beyond intended stay
• Tickets and Documents for return or onward travel
• Visa Required
• Vaccinations - International Certificate of Vaccination for Yellow Fever required if arriving from infected area within 5 days

General Consulates of Iraq:

Washington

http://iraqiembassy.us