Iraq Visa Procedure

Iraq Visa Instructions Visa Application Requirements (Outside of Iraq) 1 Passport Requirements: Original passport and one color photocopy of information page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. 2 Iraqi Visa Application Form:

Iraqi VISA Application

One signed Iraq visa application form plus one copy. Improperly completed Iraq visa application forms may delay the processing of your Iraq visa. 3 Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background. 4 Official Invitation from Iraq: An official invitation/visa approval notification issued by the inviting Iraqi Ministry (this document can be a copy) or a copy of the signed business agreement between the company and the Iraqi authority in Iraq. 5 Business Letter: Letter from employer or sponsoring company in the country of origin on company letterhead, introducing the applicant, indicating the applicant's employment status/position held in the company, and clearly stating the purpose of visit. The business letter must also indicate who

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6 Proof of Departure: Computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets. 7 VISA Fee Visit Iraq Embassy for latest VISA fee. 8 Iraq Visa Validity: Visas are valid for 3 months and may be extended in Iraq. 9 Iraqi Visa Processing Time: Iraq visas are usually processed once approval is received from the Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Processing time will vary depending on when the approval is received by the consulate, this can take 3 to 4 weeks or longer. Once approval is received, visas are issued within 2 to 4 business days.

Iraq Visa Instructions Visa Application Requirements (Inside of Iraq) 1 Passport Requirements: One color photocopy of information page. The passport must be signed, valid for 6 months beyond stay and with at least one blank visa page available for visa stamp(s). Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for visa stamps. 2 Inside Iraqi Visa Application Form:

INSIDE IRAQ VISA APPLICATION FORM Form must be submitted by PRO Officer, along with Passport Copies and Photographs of the applicants. 3 Photo Requirements:

Two recent 2 x 2 passport type photographs in color, front view and with a plain/white background. 4 VISA Fee Visit Iraq Embassy for latest VISA fee.

5 Application Procedure CPECC PRO must submit the application along with other required documents to the client company. If Client Company is not Iraqi National / Govt. Company then on behalf of CPECC client company will submit the application to its local Iraqi partner. And local Iraqi Partner will submit the application to Ministry of Labor.

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• Prepare VISA Application • Submit to BP • Submit Application to SOC on Behalf of CPECC • Submit Application to Ministry of Labor • Ministry of Labor will forward application to Ministry of Interior for Security Clearance • After recurity clearance of all applicants, Ministry of Interior issues VISA approval • MOI issues the VISA Approval to SCO and SOC Foward it to BP • BP Foward Approval to CPECC • Finnaly CPECC receives the VISAs and can mobilize the candidates

5 Iraqi Visa Validity: Visas are valid for one year and may be extended in Iraq. 6 Iraqi Visa Processing Time: Iraq visas are usually processed once approval is received from the Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Processing time will vary depending on when the approval is received by the consulate; this can take 6-7 weeks or longer. Once approval is received, visas are issued within 2 to 4 business days.