Nonimmigrant Visas
General Information About Nonimmigrant Visas
** Iraqi S, M, and N series passports are no longer valid for travel to the United States. Find more information here.**
** Since November 1, 2006, the Department of State requires all visa applications to be submitted via the Electronic Visa Application Form. Learn how here. **
Types of Visas Processed in Baghdad
The Consular Section in Baghdad is only authorized to accept applications for:
- A (Diplomats and Government Officials);
- G (Employees and Representatives to International Organizations); and
- J (USG-funded exchange programs) ; and,
- certain B visas(only those whose travel is funded directly by the US government or Iraqi government.
For more information on application requirements for these types of visas, please see the left navigation links for the type of visa you need (A, G, or J, or B1/B2). For all other types (business and tourism, medical treatment, family emergencies, etc.), please see the Web site for the U.S. Embassy in Amman, Jordan, or at any other Embassy or Consulate in the world.
Time Required to Process Application before Travel
Iraqi visa applications require special administrative processing that is performed in Washington. In order to complete all administrative processing before the estimated departure date, we request that applications be submitted
- 30 days prior for A and G visas
- 90 days prior for J visas and B visas
Periodically, Washington administrative processing is significantly more than 30 or 60 days, especially during the busy summer travel season.
J Visa and B visas applicants who are over 14 years of age, regardless of their citizenship, are required by U.S. law to personally appear in order to apply for the visa.
Submitting Applications
Applicants for A and G visas should arrange to have their completed application packages delivered to the Consular Section during public service hours.
Applicants for J and B visas must coordinate with their U.S. Government sponsor to arrange an interview time and escort through security during public service hours.
NOTE: All four types of visa applications require the original passport to be included in the application. The application will not be processed without the original passport.
For all other types of visas, contact the Amman Consular Section Information line at 962-6-590-6952, Sunday through Thursday, 1:30 - 16:00 local time or email responseamman@state.gov. you may also contact any other Embassy or Consulate in the world.