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Nonimmigrant Visas

NIV Electronic Forms      عربي

• EVAF link for DS-156 Form
This form is required for all applicants, and must be filled out completely online. After pressing "Continue", the applicant needs to print out and sign the PDF form.
• EVAF Instructions 
• EVAF Frequently asked questions (FAQ) 

• DS-157 Form
The DS-157 is required for all applicants. This form must be filled out by hand BEFORE the day of the interview.

• DS-158 Form
This form is required for all applicants applying for F,J,& M visas. This form must be filled out by hand BEFORE the day of the interview.

• Iraq supplemental form
The Iraq supplemental instruction is required for all applicants in Iraq. The questions on the form must be filled out on the DS-157 BEFORE the day of the interview.

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Please note: Applicants must include a full work history and a full educational history, including high school. Applicants must insure they answer every question. If the answer does not apply, they must explain or mark n/a. Incomplete applications will be returned and will result in extended processing times.

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