Republic of Iraq · residence general
Normal Visa
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MOFA normal visa category allowing one entry within three months and residence in Iraq for up to three months, with arrival reporting to the Directorate of Residence.
- Processing time
- Mission-led visa filing, followed by Directorate of Residence reporting within ten days after arrival.
- Government fees
- MOFA lists USD 40 for regular visa, religious visit visa and individual visa for the passport holder.
- Typical duration
- One entry during three months from grant, with residence in Iraq not exceeding three months, according to the MOFA page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
Overview
The Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa page says the normal visa allows the holder to enter Iraq once during the three months from the date of grant and reside in Iraq for a period not exceeding three months. It also says the holder must visit the Directorate of Residence to report arrival within ten days after entering Iraqi territory. This route is broader than the tourist eVisa and should be used only where the Iraqi mission or competent authority confirms that the applicant purpose fits the normal visa category rather than tourism, transit, work, diplomatic/service or multi-entry routing.
Additional sources
Primary source
Iraq visa reservation portal ↗ · General Directorate of Residency, Iraq
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The Iraqi mission or competent authority confirms the purpose fits the normal visa category.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ✓The applicant can meet MOFA general visa-request conditions, including passport validity, form, photographs, means, address and reason for visit.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ✓The applicant plans to report arrival to the Directorate of Residence within ten days after entering Iraq.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ✓The planned stay does not exceed the normal visa residence limit.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant needs work authorisation or a foreign-worker residence permit without the labour-permit prerequisite.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- !The applicant cannot report to the Directorate of Residence after arrival where required.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- !The purpose fits a more specific tourist, transit, service, political, urgent or multi-entry category instead.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport with at least six months validity.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ·Visa application form and two photographs.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ·Address and contact details in Iraq.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ·Evidence explaining the non-tourist visit or residence purpose.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm with the Iraqi mission that the normal visa is the correct category.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the MOFA general visa-request evidence pack.
Submit through the official channel
File through the mission and keep the grant details.
After approval
After arrival, visit the Directorate of Residence within ten days to report entry where required.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead the MOFA visa-type guidance ↗
Use this official Iraq source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for read the mofa visa-type guidance.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq · verified
- AppointmentApplicantBook a residency directorate appointment if instructed ↗
Use this official Iraq source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for book a residency directorate appointment if instructed.
General Directorate of Residency, Iraq · verified
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Frequently asked questions
Does the normal visa require reporting after arrival?+
Yes. MOFA says the holder must visit the Directorate of Residence within ten days after entering Iraqi territory.
How long can a normal visa holder reside in Iraq?+
MOFA describes residence for a period not exceeding three months.
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