International Information

Passports valid for at least six months and visas are required for most private American citizens. An Iraqi visa may be obtained through the Iraqi Embassy in Washington D.C. 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 residency stamp at the main Residency Office in Baghdad near the National Theater or at the Karadat Mariam Police Station in the International Zone. 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. American citizens who stay fewer than 10 days may obtain an exit stamp at the airport. Those who stay longer than 10 days must obtain an exit stamp at the main Residency Office or the Karadat Mariam Police Station.