Visa for the United States from Iraq: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Iraq apply at the embassy or consulate before departure.

Data updated on 25 October 2026

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Iraq

United States

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New service€29

Have your application checked before you submit it

A person reads your documents and tells you in writing what is missing or inconsistent: insurance, accommodation, dates, funds, where to apply.

You pay €29 by card, secure payment by Stripe.
You email your documents to [email protected] from the address you paid with.
You get our written reply within 48 hours, or your money back.

The €29 does not include the appointment, the submission or the visa fees. IziVisas is not a consulate: only the consulate decides.

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Terms of the service

Official fee

185 USD

Our guide to the United States visa from Iraq

Holders of an Iraqi passport must obtain a consular visa before travelling to the United States. Apply by appointment through the relevant embassy or consulate before departure.

The process requires preparing an application file and following the instructions of the consular representation. Confirm the exact procedures through the official portal or the relevant embassy.

Do you need a visa?

Yes, holders of an Iraqi passport need a consular visa to travel to the United States. The visa must be obtained before departure through the relevant embassy or consulate.

How much does a visa for the United States cost from Iraq?

185 USD

Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.

What does a visa for the United States really cost?

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

Government fee185 USD
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
Only when the post uses an external centre. The amount is set locally and we do not publish a figure we cannot verify.
Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
ExtrasVariable
Courier return, SMS tracking, compliant photo, insurance, sworn translation or legalisation, depending on what the post requires.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

What documents are required for a visa for the United States?

Documents required for a visa for the United States:

Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
Online application (no paper form)
Digital photo (recent)
Visa fee payment
Interview at embassy or consulate
Biometric data (fingerprints)
Proof of sufficient funds
Employment certificate or proof of activity

Documents and fees

A typical application file includes a form, photographs, and evidence of accommodation, financial resources, and insurance. Requirements may depend on your circumstances and should be confirmed through the official portal or the relevant embassy. For any fees and payment arrangements, rely only on the official source.

How to apply for a visa for the United States from Iraq

1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.

Official portal

How to apply

Apply before travelling by following the appointment procedure provided by the relevant embassy or consulate. Complete the required form, prepare the requested supporting documents, and attend the appointment in line with official instructions. Check the official portal for the steps that apply to your situation.

Where do you apply for a visa for the United States from Iraq?

A consular visa for the United States is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Iraq, or with the application centre that post has appointed.

The competent post is the one accredited for Iraq, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.

What if the United States has no embassy in Iraq?

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Iraq, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

You live in Iraq on another passport?

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Iraq but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

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How long does a visa for the United States take?

No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the visa is granted.

Processing times and advice

Appointment availability and processing times vary, so start the process well in advance. Do not purchase tickets before the visa has been issued. Review the instructions from the relevant embassy or consulate regularly, especially before preparing your application file.

Before you fly, and at the border

Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.

Common mistakes

Failing to check current official requirements before the appointment can result in an incomplete application. Avoid providing insufficient evidence of accommodation, financial resources, or insurance.

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Price

185 USD

Visa for the United States from Iraq: price, documents and processing time 2026