Overview
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in London, located at 21 Queen's Gate in South Kensington, is Iraq's principal diplomatic mission in the United Kingdom. The embassy serves the large Iraqi-British community — one of the most established Middle Eastern diasporas in the UK, with significant populations in London, Birmingham, Manchester and across the Midlands. Diplomatic relations between the UK and Iraq have deep historical roots and encompass trade, investment, education and cultural exchange. The mission handles both diplomatic affairs and a busy consular workload, processing visa applications for British nationals planning travel to Iraq and providing passport, document and civil-status services for Iraqi nationals throughout the United Kingdom.
Visa Services
British nationals require a visa to enter Iraq. The embassy's consular section handles visa applications for tourism, business, media accreditation, and official visits. Processing times and documentary requirements differ by visa category and purpose of travel. An invitation letter from a sponsor in Iraq is typically required for business and media visas. Applicants should allow adequate processing time and verify current requirements directly with the embassy before submission.
Consular Services
The consular section processes Iraqi passport renewals and new issuances, birth and marriage registrations, document legalisation and authentication, powers of attorney, and other civil-status matters for Iraqi nationals. The embassy also issues Iraqi national identity documents and handles inheritance-related paperwork. Appointments are generally required in advance, and consular-fee payment methods should be confirmed at the time of booking.
Service Area
The Embassy of Iraq in London provides consular coverage for the entire United Kingdom — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Iraqi nationals across the UK and British nationals planning travel to Iraq may use this mission for visa, passport and document services.