Citizen Services
Contact Information and Hours of Operation
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 no parking is available.
Public Window Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 8:00-12:00
Closed on U.S. and Iraqi holidays
Please note that an appointment is now required to visit the American Citizen Services Unit.
Click Here to Make an Appointment:
The best way to reach the Consular Section is by email:
American Citizens Services: BaghdadACS@state.gov
Nonimmigrant Visa Services: BaghdadNIV@state.gov
Immigrant Visa Services: BaghdadIV@state.gov
Telephone Contact:
U.S. Land Line: +1-240-553-0581 x4293 or x2998
American Citizen After-Hour Emergency Line:
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Cell: +964 (0) 770-443-1286
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From USA dial 011-964-770-443-1286
The Consular Section does not accept phone calls about visa cases. All visa inquiries must be sent via email.
Please note that the Consular Section now accepts credit cards in addition to cash (USD) for payment of all service fees except the nonimmigrant visa (MRV) application fee.
As of July 13, 2010 fees for some Citizen Services increased. Please see the New Consular Fees section of the Department of State website for more information.