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How to get a Iraq visa from Laos
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Laotian passport holders travelling to Iraq.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Iraq.
Business visa
Processing time3-4 Weeks
Validity3 Months
Fee (approx.)$40
Tourist visa
Processing time3-4 Weeks
Validity1 Month
Fee (approx.)$40
Application requirements
Documents Laotian applicants need to provide.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form and a letter of authorization stating they give consent to such minor traveling.
- A recently taken passport-sized photograph (3.5×4.5 cm in size) taken against a white background.
- Travel documents.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation
- Copy of return flight ticket
- A verification letter from the applicant’s employer (for employed applicants).
- Medical Insurance.
- A document stating the applicant's purpose of travel.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Iraq tourist visa is issued to foreigners visiting Iraq for Sightseeing, tourism, and visitation.
- Laotians visiting Iraq for tourism purposes can apply for the Iraqi tourist visa.
- A complete Iraqi tourist visa application form is required.
- A recently taken identical passport photos.
- A passport with six months validity beyond trip completion and two blank visa pages is required.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover your entire stay period in Ghana.
- Laotians visiting Iraq can apply for either the Iraqi single-entry visa or multiple-entry visa.
- The Iraqi single-entry visa is a visa that allows applicants to stay in Iraq for a duration of 90 days and it cost 40 USD.
- The Iraqi multiple-entry visa is a visa that allows applicants to stay in Iraq for a duration of 3-6 months and it cost 100 USD.
- Applicants are expected to obtain an arrival sticker and a residency permit within seven days of their arrival in Iraq.
- Visitors are expected to obtain an exit stamp at the residency office before leaving Iraq.
- Proof of accommodation in Iraq.
Business visa
- The Iraqi business visa is issued to foreigners visiting Iraq for business meetings or courses and to sign business deals.
- Laotians who intend to visit Iraq for business transactions can apply for this visa.
- A passport with six months validity beyond travel completion and one blank visa page is required.
- Two recently taken passport photos.
- An invitation letter from your Iraq host.
- The letter must be written on the company's letterhead and it should contain the company's address, your purpose of visit to Iraq and entry and exit dates.
- All visitors to Iraq must have an HIV blood test done upon arrival in Iraq.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover stay Period in Iraq.
- A letter from your employer giving consent to your travel and stating your purpose of visit.
- Employees sponsored by their employer must show a recent bank statement of their employer for proof of financial status.
- Self-employed applicants may need to submit proof of business registration.
Where to apply
Iraq embassy & visa application centers in Laos.
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AddressIraq currently does not have an embassy in Laos. Laotians can apply for their visa in a nearby embassy
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Frequently asked questions
What is the famous food in Iraq
Wheat, barley, rice, and dates are the common food in Iraq. Sheep and goats are the most common meat, but lamb, cows, chickens, fish, and sometimes camels are eaten as well.
What is Iraq famous for
Iraq is known for its poets and its painters and sculptors, some of them being world-class. Iraq is also known for producing fine handicrafts including rugs and carpets. Iraq has a very long and rich heritage.
What is the language spoken in Iraq
The most widely spoken language in Iraq is Kurdish and the Modern Standard Arabic
When is the best time to visit Iraq
The best months to visit Iraq are in spring and autumn away from the sweltering heat and the winter chills. Late May to early September is very hot and dry in Iraq, with temperatures well above 40°C.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Iraq visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.