Iraq Reciprocity Schedule

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Visa Classification	Fee	Number of Applications	Validity Period
A-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
A-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
A-3 [1]	None	Multiple	12 Months
B-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
B-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
B-1/B-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
C-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
C-1/D	None	Multiple	12 Months
C-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
C-3	None	Multiple	12 Months
D	None	Multiple	12 Months
E-1 [2]	No Treaty	N/A	N/A
E-2 [2]	No Treaty	N/A	N/A
F-1	None	Multiple	12 Months [A]
F-2	None	Multiple	12 Months [A]
G-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-3	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-4	None	Multiple	12 Months
G-5 [1]	None	Multiple	12 Months
H-1B	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-1C	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-2A	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-2B	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-2R	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-3	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
H-4	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
I	None	Multiple	12 Months
J-1 [4]	None	Multiple	12 Months [A]
J-2 [4]	None	Multiple	12 Months [A]
K-1	None	One	6 Months
K-2	None	One	6 Months
K-3	None	One	6 Months
K-4	None	One	6 Months
L-1	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
L-2	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
M-1	None	Multiple	12 Months [A]
M-2	None	Multiple	12 Months [A]
N-8	None	Multiple	12 Months
N-9	None	Multiple	12 Months
NATO 1-7	N/A	N/A	N/A
O-1	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
O-2	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
O-3	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-1	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-2	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-3	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
P-4	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
Q-1 [6]	None	Multiple	12 Months [3]
R-1	None	Multiple	12 Months
R-2	None	Multiple	12 Months
S-5 [7]	None	One	1 Month
S-6 [7]	None	One	1 Month
S-7 [7]	None	One	1 Month
T-1 [9]	N/A	N/A	N/A
T-2	None	One	6 Months
T-3	None	One	6 Months
T-4	None	One	6 Months
T-5	None	One	6 Months
TD [5]	N/A	N/A	N/A
U-1	None	One	1 Month
U-2	None	One	1 Month
U-3	None	One	1 Month
U-4	None	One	1 Month
U-5	None	One	1 Month
V-1	None	One	3 Months
V-2	None	One	3 Months [8]
V-3	None	One	3 Months [8]

Documents

Although these documents are theoretically available from Iraqi authorities, frequently they may be withheld in individual cases for political or other reasons.  In other cases applicants may be reluctant to obtain documents for fear of retribution.  

Birth Certificates

Generally available. Official birth certificates based on public records are issued by the appropriate Municipal offices or by the Department of Civil Status. Anyone with an Iraqi passport should be able to obtain an official certificate, in English and in Arabic, indicating the date and place of birth.  Nationality certificate and jensiya (family book) are acceptable substitutes in lieu of a birth certificate for immigrant visa applicants as are baptismal certificates for Christian minorities.

Marriage Certificates

Available. According to a February l978 decree, all marriages must be registered in either a Muslim religious (Sharia) court or civil court. Persons married after that date should be able to present these court records. While Christian churches continue to perform marriage ceremonies and issue marriage certificates, these marriages are not legal in Iraq until recorded with an appropriate Civil court.

Police Records

Unavailable.

Prison Records

Unavailable.

Military Records

Generally not available for service performed prior to 2003.  For military service performed after 2003: male citizens, 45 years of age and over, are exempted from military service. Iraqi law requires all male citizens to register for military service at age 18. Those registered are issued military books indicating their service status which are kept after discharge.  There is no compulsory military service.

Other Records

Available, if required to determine identity and admissibility. The public records of death, when reported, are kept by the Department of Health and Municipal Bureau.

In general, documents of a public nature bear an official or an ecclesiastical seal. Revenue stamps are affixed to all Government issued documents.

The ecclesiastical documents are so varied in character and come from sources so disparate in character that it is impossible to set forth any special means of identification for determining their authenticity.

Fraudulent documents or those based upon little definite information are easily obtainable. Official documents contain inaccuracies but appear to be less open to fraud than ecclesiastical documents. Information in government records can be legally changed, however, with little difficulty.

Available documents may be obtained by both residents and by non-residents and by members of any sect, although former residents of Iraq may experience considerable difficulty in obtaining documents. Relatives or friends residing in the non-resident applicant's former residence, however, should be able to obtain documents for them without too much difficulty.

Documents Relating to Jews

1. The head of the Jewish community in Baghdad does not maintain records of births. Birth certificates issued by him are based either on Iraq Government Census Books or on evidence given by reliable persons. Jews who were born in Baghdad but are now living in foreign countries may obtain birth certificates by submitting evidence of date and place of birth duly certified by the head of the Jewish community in the place of the applicant's present residence.
2. Records of marriages and divorces are maintained by the head of the Jewish community in Baghdad, and marriage and divorce certificates issued by him are based on these records.
3. No certificates are issued by the head of the Jewish community in Baghdad to Jews who are residents of Israel.
4. Fees are required for all of the documents.

Passport and Other Travel Documents

• Validity of Iraqi Passports: Only D (diplomatic), E (official), G and A passports are valid for US visas and admission to the United States. Furthermore, H series passports are valid for US travel only if they have been validated in accordance with the instructions in Paragraph 5 of State 210749. M, N and S series passports are not valid for US travel. Even if still valid, U.S. visas placed in S series passports can no longer be used to enter the U.S. Those placed in M or N series passports, if used in conjunction with a valid D, E, G or H series passport are valid for entry into the U.S.
• Travel Document for Palestinian Refugees in Iraq: This document was put into use as of January 1, 1963, is considered to meet the passport requirements of the Act.

Special Clearance and Issuance Procedures - Official Travel

• Visas Bear Security Advisory Opinion Requests: CA has developed a new SAO template for Iraqi "A" and "G" visa applicants called "VISAS BEAR Iraq." Post will find the new template in the drop-down menu of the SAO function in the new NIV upgrade. Post should use this template per the requirements listed below:

  A VISAS BEAR request must be submitted for the following classes of applicants 16 years of age or older:

  1. Iraqi nationals applying for A, C-3 or G visas.
  2. Third country nationals applying for A or G visas to work at the Iraqi embassy, the Iraqi mission to the United Nations, the Iraqi mission to any other international organization or to work as household employees of any Iraqi A or G visa holders.

  Posts should ensure that all pertinent information is included in the SAO request. Examples of pertinent information include: purpose of travel; proposed itinerary; if applicable, the applicant's history as an employee of the former regime led by Saddam Hussein, as a Ba'ath party member or as a member of Saddam Hussein's military; the applicant's travel history; place of residence within Iraq; and any aliases the applicant may use.

  Once a VISAS BEAR advisory opinion has been requested, the Department's response is required prior to visa issuance.

Special Clearance and Issuance Procedures - Nonofficial Travel

• Visas Condor: Iraqi nationals are no longer subject to Section 306 CONDOR processing requirements. However, they may be subject to other CONDOR processing requirements in accordance with 9 FAM Appendix A.
• Validity of Iraqi Passports: Please see State 210749 dated September 29, 2004.

• Visas Donkey Security Advisory Opinion Requests: A VISAS DONKEY request must be submitted for the following classes of Iraqi nationals aged 16 and over who are coming to the United States for nonofficial purposes, in addition to those individuals who otherwise require Security Advisory Opinions, such as DPT-00 entries and possible ineligibility under 212(a)(3):

1. Applicants for student visas.
2. Applicants for all Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) 16 years or older under one of the two SIV programs authorizing SIVs for Iraqi USG employees.
3. Former members of the Iraqi Ba'ath Party (formally known as the Arab Ba'ath Socialist Party).
4. Members of the Government of Iraq during Saddam Hussein's presidency (July 1979 - March 2003).
5. Former members of the Iraqi military (regardless of rank).

• Visas Mantis Security Advisory Opinion Requests: Visas Mantis is strongly recommended for applicants with a background or purpose of trip that is listed in the TAL. Please see 9 FAM Appendix G 502.1-7.

Visa Issuing Posts

Baghdad, Iraq (Embassy)

Amman, Jordan (Embassy)

Ankara, Turkey (Embassy)

Cairo, Egypt (Embassy)

Casablanca, Morocco (Consulate General)

Damascus, Syria (Embassy)

Visa Services

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad accepts applications for all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa classifications, with the following exception: 

B1/B2 business/tourist visa applications are currently only accepted with a Class A or Class B referral, other B1/B2 applications must be processed at another U.S. Embassy or Consulate, until such a time that Baghdad expands B1/B2 processing to the general public.

Country Specific Footnotes

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