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Iraqi Visa Entry Requirements for Residents in United Kingdom

Planning on travelling to Iraq from United Kingdom and wants to find out the latest Iraqi Visa Requirements for British nationals or permanent residents in United Kingdom? Learn more about the Iraqi visa requirements including tourist visa, business visa and airport visa from this page.

Types of Iraqi Visas for British Nationals and Permanent Residents in the United Kingdom.

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<p itemprop=There are various type of Iraqi visas are available for you to apply. The type of Iraqi visa you will need to apply depends on the purpose, length of your trip and the frequency of trips you will be taking to Iraq. If you require information such as Iraqi consulate contact details , visa forms for Iraq, and other travel information please use the dropdown menu, below.

  • Iraqi tourist visa for British nationals and permanent residents in the United Kingdom is issued for a short period of leisure travel in Iraq and no business activities permitted with the short term tourist visa for Iraq.
  • Iraqi visitor visa for British nationals and permanent residents in the United Kingdom is issued for a short period of travel to visit friends and family in Iraq and no business activities are permitted.
  • Iraqi business visa for British citizens and permanent residents in the United Kingdom is issued for participating in short-term business activity in Iraq.
  • Iraqi transit visa for British nationals and permanent residents in the United Kingdom is issued and is generally valid for 3 days or less, for transferring through a port in Iraq to a third destination.

General Documnets Required to Apply for an Iraqi Visa for British Nationals and Permant Residents in the United Kingdom

The below items are generally required to apply for any type of Iraqi visas in the United Kingdom:

  • Fully completed Visa Application Form and essential declaration
  • Passport size photographs
  • Valid national passport

There are other types of Iraqi visas such as student visas, temporary worker visas, parent visas, spousal visas or partner visas for British nationals which are available to apply. Please contact the Iraqi Embassy in London or the nearest Iraqi consulate accredited to the United Kingdom for more information.

Please note: In individual cases, you may be required to provide additional documents. Angolan Embassy rules and regulations can and do, very occasionally change overnight. We accept no responsibilty for any such changes. To learn more information click on Disclaimer Information.

Iraqi Entry Visa Types Available for British Nationals and Permanent Residents in the UK

Single Entry visa for Iraqi: A single-entry visa allows its holder to enter Iraqi only once, within the given period of time, as mentioned in the visa sticker affixed to their passport. Once the visa holder exits the territory of Iraqi or visa region associated with Iraqi, he or she can no longer go back, even if they have not spend in Iraqi the number of days as permitted by the Iraqi embassy that issued them the visa.

Double Entry visa for Iraqi: In general, a double-entry visa applies the same way as the single-entry visa explained above. The sole difference between a single-entry and a double-entry visa is that the second gives you the chance to go once more back to Iraqi

Multiple Entry visa for Iraqi: This type of visa allows the holder of the visa to enter Iraqi mutiple times with visa validity period.

What Are The Steps to Apply for an Iraqi Visa for British Nationals?

To apply for an Iraqi visa in the United Kingdom, then follow the steps given below:

  • Check if you need to apply for an Iraqi Visa.
  • Know when is the right time to apply for your Iraq visa!
  • Figure out what type of Iraqi visa you will need.
  • Find out where you should lodge your Iraqi visa application.
  • Fill in the right Iraqi visa form.
  • Collect the documents required for Iraqi visa.
  • Make a visa appointment and attend the visa interview.
  • Submit your biometrics.
  • Pay the Iraqi visa fee.

Please Note: Please consult Iraqi consulate in the United Kingdom as visa regulations for Iraq can and often change overnight. In individual cases, additional documents required for Iraqi visa. We accept no responsibility as we have no affiliation with the embassy of Iraq in the United Kingdom or their visa section.

What are the common questions asked by an Iraqi visa officer?

Going for a visa interview at the Iraqi consulate in London? The visa officer at the Iraqi consulate will look over your application and ask you questions if they wish to clarify anything. It is best to answer these questions honestly.

Typical questions asked at the Iraqi visa interview include:

  • What is your purpose of your trip to Iraq?
  • Do you know anyone living in Iraq?
  • What is your current occupation? How long have you been in your current occupation?
  • If you are a student, when will the studies finish?
  • How will you support yourself whilst in Iraq?
  • Have you ever travelled to other countries?
  • Who will pay for your trip to Iraq?
  • What are your plans when you return from your trip from Iraq?
  • What will you do if your Iraqi visa application is rejected?

What are the usual reasons for getting your Iraqi visa denied?

Common reasons why your Iraqi visa application got rejected include:

  • Lack of funds – you must be able to afford your trip Iraq and you must provide documents to show that you can.
  • Proof of accommodation not provided – you must be able to show where you will be staying in Iraq and you can easily do this by providing a hotel reservation in Iraq.
  • The visa officer thinks you will not return to your home country – you must make it clear that you intend to leave Iraq and return to your home country before the expiry of your visa. You can do this by providing documents that show you have ties where you live, such as an employment letter or proof that you own your home etc.
  • No proof of residence – you must be able to prove that you can live in the country of your residence legally, so you must provide proof of residence.

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