The United States is currently establishing guidelines
for travel to Iraq. BPS Passports cannot assist
travelers in securing visas to this country.
Entry/Exit Requirements
"U.S. Citizens who remains longer than 10 days must obtain
an exit stamp at the main Residency Office before departing the
country. In Baghdad, they are available for all visitors at the
main Residency Office near the National Theater. Contractors in
the International Zone may also obtain exit stamps at the Karadah
Mariam Police Station (available Sunday and Wednesday, 10:00-14:00).
Exit stamp fees vary from USD 20 to USD 200, depending on the length
of stay, entry visa and other factors. Those staying fewer that
10 days do not need to get an exit stamp before passing through
Iraqi Immigration at the airport. Visitors who arrive via military
aircraft but depart on commercial airlines must pay a USD 80 departure
fee at the airport (Note: For information on entry requirements
for other countries, please go to the Entry/Exit Requirements section
in the Consular Information Sheet for the country you are interested
in. You may also contact the U.S. embassy or consulate of that country
for further information.
Visit the Iraqi Embassy web site at http://www.iraqiembassy.org
for the most current visa information. The Embassy is located at
1801 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20036; phone number is 202-742-1600;
fax is 202-333-1129.
Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international
child abduction can be found on our web site. For further information
about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information sheet.
Safety and Security
The risk of terrorism directed against U.S. citizens and interests
in Iraq remains extremely high. The Department of State continues
to strongly warn U.S. citizens against travel to Iraq, which remains
very dangerous.
Remnants of the former Baath regime, transnational terrorists, criminal
elements and numerous insurgent groups remain active throughout
Iraq. Multinational Force-Iraq (MNF-I) and Iraqi Security Forces
(ISF) -led military operations continue, and attacks persist against
MNF-I and the ISF throughout the country. Turkish government forces
have carried out operations against elements of the Kongra-Gel (KGK,
formerly Kurdistan Worker’s Party, or Partiya Karkerên
Kurdistan (PKK))) terrorist group that are located along Iraq’s
northern border. The security environment across Iraq is dangerous,
volatile and unpredictable. Attacks against military and civilian
targets throughout Iraq continue, including in the International
(or “Green”) Zone. Targets include hotels, restaurants,
police stations, checkpoints, foreign diplomatic missions, and international
organizations and other locations with expatriate personnel. Such
attacks can occur at any time. The use of Improvised Explosive Devices
(IEDs), (especially Explosively Formed Penetrators (EFPs)) and/or
mines on roads, which are sometimes placed in plastic bags, soda
cans, and animal carcasses, all present risks to U.S. citizens.
Grenades and explosives have been thrown into vehicles from overpasses,
particularly in crowded areas. Rockets and mortars have been fired
at hotels, and vehicle-borne IEDs have been used against targets
throughout the country. In addition to terrorist and criminal attacks,
sectarian violence occurs often. Detailed security information is
available on the Embassy's web site at http://iraq.usembassy.gov
and at http://www.centcom.mil."
- US State Dept
For non-US Citizen requirements, please contact
us for updated information.
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