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Still current at: 09 February 2010
Updated: 08 February 2010


This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism/Security (Curfews) section. The overall level of the advice has not changed; we currently advise against all or all but essential travel to specific regions of Iraq.

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Travel advice for this country

Entry requirements

British nationals must have a visa before travelling to Iraq.  You can apply for a visa at Iraqi missions overseas, including the Iraqi Embassy in London. Please see the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. For British nationals travelling only to Kurdistan Region, a visa may be obtained on arrival.

You should ensure that you have the appropriate documentation for entering Iraq. This includes, but is not limited to, a valid visa, in-date Weapon Authority Cards (WAC) (if carrying weapons), registration documentation from the Ministry of the Interior and/or military ID if using military routes.  The Department of Border Enforcement (DBE) have recently made a number of arrests, including British nationals, who have failed to provide the appropriate documentation when requested. For more details on what documentation you need you should see the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or contact the Iraqi Embassy in London.

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Contacts

Iraq, Baghdad, British Embassy

Address:

British Embassy, Baghdad
International Zone
Baghdad

Telephone:

Duty Office (for out-of-hours consular emergencies involving British citizens) +964 (0) 7901 935 149
(964) (0) 7901 926 280 During Embassy working hours

Embassy Office Hours:

GMT:
Sun - Thur:  0500 - 1300

Local Time:
Sun – Thur: 0800-1600

Email: britishconsulbaghdad@yahoo.co.uk

Office hours:

GMT:
Sun-Thurs: 0500-1300

Local Time:
Sun-Thurs: 0800-1600

Public Office: Meadowlands, located in the northern area of Camp Prosperity on the north western tip of the International Zone (Access is gained via a checkpoint from the Red Zone off Al-Kindi Street, Al Kindi District, beside ‘Sadam Tower’).


GMT: Sun-Thu: 0600-0800
Local Time: Sun-Thu: 1000-1200

Consular/visa enquiries number
Telephone: +964 (0) 7901 911 684

Website: http://ukiniraq.fco.gov.uk/en/