News & Announcements

The Foreign Ministry has confirmed that it is closely coordinating the return of Iraqis abroad who have traveled during the past three months.

Foreign Ministry official spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahaf said, “The Foreign Ministry is coordinating closely of the return of Iraqis abroad who have traveled during the past three months, and as stipulated in the decisions of the Crisis Cell.”

The Embassy recently celebrated the conclusion of its summer internship program. We were fortunate to have five stellar interns who contributed to different activities throughout the summer, including participating in workshops about Iraqi culture, promoting tourism to Iraq and researching and writing about political affairs and bilateral US-Iraqi relations. We thank them for a wonderful summer!

As part of ongoing efforts to bolster bilateral relations and deepen mutual understanding, the Iraqi Embassy in Washington hosted an "evening dialogue" event where H.E. Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah received an elite group of prominent journalists from leading global media institutes, including CNN, Al-Monitor, Foreign Policy, Asharq News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Hill, BLOOMBERG, News Hour, POLITICO, and AFP; they exchanged an open and constructive dialogue on Iraqi-American relations, the international coalition, and the changing dynamics in the Middle East... Read more...

The Embassy of Iraq condemns with the strongest terms the reckless rockets attacks against US Embassy in Baghdad.
It undermines Iraq-US partnership and harms Iraq’s credibility in the Int. Community.Serving as a link between the Republic of Iraq and the government and people of the United States.

In an effort to streamline the visa application process, the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington announces the launch of its e-visa service. This new service eliminates the need for an embassy visit; applicants can simply apply by visiting the following link: https://evisa.iq . The e-visa is available for single or multiple entries into Iraq.
To apply for the e-visa, the following documents are required:
1. A valid passport.
2. A digital photograph.
3. Proof of residency.
4. A personal email address from which the visa... Read more...

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington organized a cultural event on January 31, 2024, hosting a group of members of the organization (THIS), which includes foreign diplomats and diplomats' spouses residing in Washington. This event familiarized the audience deeply with the rich and diverse Iraqi customs and traditions; it featured screenings of short films that highlight the history and achievements of the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia to humanity. ...

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, in cooperation with the General Authority for Antiquities and Heritage is following up the sale of the Assyrian antiquities exhibited at the Christi auction belonging to the period of Assyrian Governor Ashurnasirpal II , which was exhibited at the Theological Seminary of Virginia. To prove its belonging to Iraq, the Iraqi embassy communicated with the parties involved and informed that this piece is under the protection of the law of Antiquities of Iraq.

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in the United States hosted a group of members of the National Press Club and the International Correspondents Committee at a reception held at the embassy's headquarters reflecting Iraq's commitment to building and enhancing communication bridges with the external world. The event offered a unique platform for open dialogue and idea exchange between diplomats and international journalists.

During the reception, Ambassador Nazar Al Khirullah emphasized the importance of bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, highlighting the... Read more...

On 5 July 2018, the European Parliament voted on the resolution (P8_TA-PROV (2018) 0280) containing the approval of the proposal of the Iraqi Embassy in the European Union to dedicate a world day each year as a memorial to the victims of Da'esh and Al Qaeda gangs and the world.