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What is a Visa?

A visa is issued by a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. A visa entitles the holder to travel to the United States and apply for admission; it does not guarantee entry. An immigration inspector at the port of entry determines the visa holder’s eligibility for admission into the United States.

What Types of Visas Are Available?

Note: The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad is accepting applications for all classifications of Non-immigrant Visas except for Temporary Visitor visas for tourism and business (B1/B2).

Who Needs a Visa?

All Iraqi citizens require a visa to enter the United States.

Travelers holding dual-citizenship with the United States will not be issued a visa, and must enter the United States using their American passport.

If you are a student or exchange visitor wishing to travel soon, or if you are seeking urgent medical care in the United States, you may request an expedited appointment by sending an email to BaghdadNIV@state.gov

Consular Information

The Consular Section is located on the Embassy compound on Al Kindi Street within the International zone.  Please enter through the Consular Portal off of Al Kindi Street.  Note that weapons are not allowed in the Consular waiting room and limited parking is available. 

Public Window Hours

Sun - Tue, Thu 09:00-11:30, 13:30-15:00

Wed 09:00-11:30 (closed Wednesday afternoons)

*closed US and Iraqi holidays

* All American holidays that fall on a Monday in the U.S. are observed on a Sunday in Iraq. We are closed those days. 

The best way to reach the Consular Section is by email:

American Citizens Services: BaghdadACS@state.gov

Non-Immigrant Visas (visitor, student, exchange program, and employment visas): BaghdadNIV@state.gov

Immigrant Visas: BaghdadIV@state.gov

Special Immigrant Visas: BaghdadSIV@state.gov 

Telephone contact:

US Land Line: +1-240-553-0581 x2413 or x2998

Asia Cell: +964 (0)770-443-0287 

American Citizen After-Hour Emergency Line:

Cell: +964 (0) 770-443-2594

From USA dial 011-964-770-443-2594