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Passport valid for at least six months from date of issue of visa required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
At time of publishing, visas for tourism purposes were not being issued. Entry Visas will only be issued to the following:
(a) Personnel and their families working in diplomatic missions in Iraq as well as Arab, regional and international organisations accredited to Iraq;
(b) All official delegations from various countries visiting Iraq;
(c) Businessmen provided that they have official invitations from Iraqi authorities or being introduced as such by their respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs and are supplied with letters from the Chambers of Commerce;
(d) Students pursuing their studies in Iraq after presenting documents indicating that they are still following their studies;
(e) Truck drivers after presenting proofs that they are carrying materials and equipment for companies working in the re-construction of Iraq;
(f) Journalists and public media personnel after submitting the appropriate application;
(g) Members of NGOs on condition that the official Iraqi authority presents a letter to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs approving its relation with the respective organisation;
(h) Nationals of Coalition countries and countries participating in the multinational forces  and any country participating with more than 50 troops in the multinational force, excepting some persons such as holders of diplomatic and service passports, official delegations and sub-contractors who do not require Entry Visas.

(a) For a fully comprehensive list of those allowed entry visas, consult the website of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the UK (see Contact Addresses). (b) Passport and visa requirements are subject to change at short notice. Check with your nearest embassy for the most recent information.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses for details.

Note: Iraqi missions in the following countries are currently authorised to issue Entry Visas: Bahrain, Egypt, France, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and United Arab Emirates.

9 Holland Villas Road, London W14 8BP, UK
Tel: (020) 7602 8456.
Consular section: 106 Gloucester Place, London W1U 6HU, UK
Tel: (020) 7935 1058/8456.
Website: www.iraqembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 1000-1300.

c/o Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1A 2AH, UK
Tel: (020) 7008 1500.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

1801 P Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 483 7500.
Website: www.iraqiembassy.org

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No*

Iraq’s health system has suffered from years of neglect and war. Only limited facilities are available and evacuation by air ambulance may be required; therefore, insurance should have provision for this. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for services.

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers coming from infected areas.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Jan Army Day.
20 Jan Islamic New Year.
8 Feb Ramadan Revolution.
29 Feb Ashura. 
31 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad).
17 Apr FAO Day.
1 May Labour Day.
14 Jul National Day.
17 Jul Republic Day.
8 Aug Ceasefire Day (End of Iran-Iraq War).
13 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
20 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Jan Army Day.
10 Jan Islamic New Year.
8 Feb Ramadan Revolution. 
19 Jan Ashura. 
20 Mar Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad).
17 Apr FAO Day.
1 May Labour Day.
14 Jul National Day.
17 Jul Republic Day.
8 Aug Ceasefire Day (End of Iran-Iraq War). 
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
9 Dec Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
29 Dec Islamic New Year.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.