👨👩👧👦 Required Documents for Iraq Family Visit Visa
Turkish citizens who wish to travel to Iraq for family or friend visits and plan to stay longer than 10 days must obtain an Iraq Family Visit Visa. The most important document for this visa is the Invitation Letter from your relative in Iraq. Below, you will find the updated 2025 list of required documents and detailed information regarding the family visit visa procedure.
📝 Standard Documents
Visa Application Form: Must be completed in Turkish and English, in capital letters, with a ballpoint pen. A photo must be attached to the designated section, and the form must be signed by the applicant. All information must be correct and complete.
Photographs: Three biometric photos taken within the last 6 months, with a white background.
Passport: Must be valid for at least 6 months after the travel date, not older than 10 years, and must contain at least 2 blank pages.
Invitation Letter: A letter from the family member in Iraq stating the purpose of the visit, travel dates, accommodation details, and how expenses will be covered. A copy of the inviter’s passport and ID must also be included.
Travel Health Insurance: Private health insurance covering the duration of stay in Iraq.
Hotel Reservation: Confirmation document from the hotel, consistent with the travel dates.
Flight Reservation: Round-trip flight reservation.
Health Report: A notarized medical report confirming that the applicant does not have any contagious disease.
For Those Traveling by Road: Customs transit carnet, photocopy of driver's license and registration.
📌 Professional Documents
Sponsorship Letter: If expenses are covered by a sponsor (such as spouse or child), the sponsor must provide a letter addressed to the consulate stating that they will cover all expenses.
Visa Request Petition: For employed applicants, a petition written in English on company letterhead, addressed to the Consulate, stating the purpose of travel, dates, and who will cover the expenses. The petition must be signed and stamped by the company official.
Company Documents: Certificate of activity, signature circular, tax certificate, and copies of the trade registry gazette.
Payroll: Signed and stamped payrolls for the last 3 months.
Social Security Employment Declaration: Must be up to date.
Bank Statement: Bank account statement showing sufficient funds to cover the trip, stamped and wet-signed by the bank.
⏳ Iraq Family Visit Visa Application
Ordinary (Bordo) passport holders can obtain a 10-day entry visa at the airport if they fly directly to Baghdad, Basra, Mosul, Erbil, or Sulaymaniyah. However, holders of Diplomatic, Special, and Service passports, as well as Ordinary passport holders planning to stay longer than 10 days, must apply in advance to the Iraqi Embassy in Ankara or the Iraqi Consulate General in Istanbul to obtain a Family Visit Visa.
💳 Iraq Family Visit Visa Fee 2025
The fees for Iraq Family Visit Visas vary depending on the duration of the visa and the number of entries. Fees are determined by the Iraqi Embassy, and visa fees are non-refundable even if the application is refused.
🕒 How Long Does It Take to Get an Iraq Family Visit Visa?
If all documents are complete, Iraq Family Visit Visa applications are usually finalized within 7–10 business days. However, official holidays and workload at the consulates may extend this period. To ensure that your visa is ready before your planned travel date, it is strongly recommended to apply at least 1 month in advance and prepare your documents thoroughly.