Nationality
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
- Steps to follow
- 4
About this procedure
The certificate of nationality proves Iraqi citizenship and is still required for a number of legal transactions, even where the Unified National ID Card has been issued.
Replacement of a lost certificate requires a police report before the application can be accepted.
Steps to follow
Prepare supporting documents
Bring the family record book, your civil identity card and two recent passport photographs.
File a police report if replacing a lost certificate
A loss report from your local police station must be attached to the application.
Submit and pay
The registrar checks your entry against the civil register and issues a payment slip for the certificate fee.
Collect the certificate
Certificates are released against the payment slip and the applicant's identity card.
Forms to download
Fill these in before you go to save time at the office.