Checked and updated regularly
Every government procedure in Iraq, explained step by step
Documents, fees, processing time, and where the directorate actually is — before you leave the house.
How Irshad works
- Find your procedureBy name, topic, or ministry — no administrative jargon.
- Prepare your papersA numbered list of documents, fees, and prerequisites.
- Go to the right officeLocation, working hours, and the office on the map.
15procedures documented
14ministries & commissions
19governorates
18directorates covered
Most requested procedures
What people look up most, with fees and processing times.
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What every procedure page gives you
Every procedure follows the same structure, so you know where to look without reading the whole page.
- A numbered, tickable list of the documents required
- Official fees and the payment methods accepted
- Realistic processing time and number of visits
- The office on a map, its hours, and directions
- Photos of the entrance and halls so you arrive without asking
- Downloadable forms to fill in before you go
irshad.iq / national-id-card
Identity & civil records
Issue a unified national ID card
- Fee
- IQD 5,000
- Time
- 3 days
- Visits
- 2 visits
- Documents
- 4 items
Procedure path
- 1Book an appointment
- 2Document check
- 3Pay the fee
- 4Biometrics & photo
- 5Collection
Documents required
- Certificate of nationality or origin
- Recent residence card
- Two photos on white background
- Fee payment receipt
Where it is done
Civil Affairs Directorate — Karrada
Karrada Dakhil St., Baghdad
Sun–Thu 8:30–14:00
Browse by ministry or commission
The bodies with the most documented procedures.
Directorates on the map
Offices and working hours across every governorate.
Recently updated
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- Apply for a Retirement Pension2026-07-30National Board of Pensions
- Register a Real Estate Ownership Transfer2026-07-30Real Estate Registration Department
- Apply for Social Protection Network Benefits2026-07-30Social Protection Authority
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