🛂 Iraq Study Visa Guide

Everything you need to know to obtain a study visa for Iraq — from gathering documents to arriving at Baghdad International Airport.

The Four Phases

Before Applying

Choosing a specialization + Collecting academic documents + Certified translation + Attestation from the Iraqi Embassy in the student's country.

Online Application

Via the official «Study in Iraq» portal: Create an account + Fill out the form + Upload documents + Choose the University.

Application Processing

Scholarships Department + the University + Residency + Iraqi Embassy — Total duration 6-10 weeks.

Arrival in Iraq

Arrival at Baghdad Airport + Reception + Completion of residency within 30 days + Final registration.

Document	Notes
Preparatory/Secondary School Certificate	For Bachelor's students — with full transcript
Bachelor's Degree Certificate	For Master's students — with transcript
Master's Degree Certificate	For PhD students — with transcript
Degree Equivalency	From the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education
Letter of Recommendation	For postgraduate studies only — from former faculty members
Brief Research Proposal	For PhD only

Document	Notes
Valid passport	Valid for ≥ 6 months after expected date of entry
6 passport photos	White background, 45×35mm, recent
Birth certificate	Translated and attested
Certificate of no criminal record	From country of nationality
Comprehensive medical examination	Includes HIV — to be repeated in Iraq upon arrival
International health insurance	Recommended, mandatory in some medical colleges

Every academic document must be attested via:

📝 Translation Note: Documents must be in Arabic or English. Translation only from an office accredited by the Iraqi Embassy.

Authority	Expected Duration
Directorate of Scholarships & Cultural Relations	15-30 business days
the University (academic review)	7-14 business days
Residency Department (entry visa approval)	15-20 business days
Iraqi Embassy (visa stamping)	7 business days
Total Estimate	6-10 weeks