Procedures
Every procedure Irshad covers, newest and most common first.
15 procedures
Renew an Iraqi Passport
Replace an expired or nearly expired Iraqi passport with a new biometric one at any passport directorate.
- Fee
- 100,000 IQD
- Takes
- 7–10 working days
- Passport
- Travel
Issue the Unified National ID Card
Obtain the smart card that replaces the civil identity card, nationality certificate and residence card in a single document.
- Fee
- 15,000 IQD
- Takes
- 1–3 working days
- National ID
- Civil Status
Register a Birth and Obtain a Birth Certificate
Register a newborn in the civil register within the legal period and receive the official birth certificate.
- Fee
- 5,000 IQD
- Takes
- Same day
- Civil Status
- Family
Issue a Private Driving Licence
Apply for a first private driving licence, including the medical check, theory test and road test.
- Fee
- 50,000 IQD
- Takes
- 5–7 working days
- Driving
- Vehicles
Authenticate a University Degree Certificate
Have an Iraqi university certificate authenticated for use in employment, further study or abroad.
- Fee
- 25,000 IQD
- Takes
- 5–10 working days
- Education
- Certificates
Obtain or Update a Food Ration Card
Register a household for the public food distribution programme, or add and remove family members.
- Fee
- Free
- Takes
- 14–30 days
- Social Welfare
- Family
Apply for a Government Scholarship Abroad
Compete for a state-funded scholarship for postgraduate study at a recognised university outside Iraq.
- Fee
- Free
- Takes
- Annual application window
- Scholarships
- Education
Obtain a Certificate of Iraqi Nationality
Request a first-time or replacement certificate of Iraqi nationality from the nationality directorate.
- Fee
- 10,000 IQD
- Takes
- 3–5 working days
- Nationality
- Civil Status
Register a Vehicle or Transfer Ownership
Register a newly imported or purchased vehicle, or transfer an existing registration to a new owner.
- Fee
- 75,000 IQD
- Takes
- 2–4 working days
- Vehicles
- Property
Obtain a Residency Card for Foreign Nationals
Apply for or renew a residency permit for a foreign national living or working in Iraq.
- Fee
- 150,000 IQD
- Takes
- 10–14 working days
- Residency
- Travel
Register a Limited Liability Company
Incorporate a limited liability company with the Companies Registration Department and obtain the certificate of incorporation.
- Fee
- 500,000 IQD
- Takes
- 10–21 working days
- Business
- Taxes
Obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate
Request confirmation from the tax commission that no tax liability is outstanding — required for tenders, transfers and travel exit in some cases.
- Fee
- Free
- Takes
- 7–14 working days
- Taxes
- Business