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
42ministries & commissions
19governorates
342directorates covered
Most requested procedures
What people look up most, with fees and processing times.
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Pick a topic and see every procedure it covers.
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.
Ministry of Interior7 procedures
Ministry of Finance2 procedures
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research2 procedures
Ministry of Trade2 procedures
Ministry of Justice1 procedure
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs1 procedure
Ministry of Defence0 procedures
Ministry of Foreign Affairs0 procedures
Directorates on the map
Offices and working hours across every governorate.
Provincial offices
View all- مديرية جوازات الكاظميةمديرية جوازات الكاظمية, Unnamed Road, BaghdadBaghdad
- Ministry of Travel & Tourism Annexمديرية شؤون الجوازات, Saad Bin Abi، بغداد، بغداد محافظةBaghdad
- Department of Nationalityمديرية الأحوال المدنية والجوازات والاقامة، بغداد، بغداد محافظةBaghdad
- Al Adhamiy Passport Officeدائرة الجنسية و الجوازات الرصافة، بغداد، بغداد محافظةBaghdad
Recently updated
View all- Apply for a Government Scholarship Abroad2026-08-25Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations
- Apply for a Retirement Pension2026-08-25National Board of Pensions
- Apply for Social Protection Network Benefits2026-08-25Social Protection Authority
- Obtain or Update a Food Ration Card2026-08-25General Company for Foodstuff Trading
- Obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate2026-08-25General Commission of Taxes
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