At present, the Chinese Embassy in Iraq implements following visa policy and application procedures:
1、Online Appointment
Fill out the visa application form online： https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn,
Visa Application Online Appointment Site：https://avas.cs.mfa.gov.cn
print out the confirmation page and form, and sign the confirmation page and item 9 of the form.
Submit the application in person at the Consular Office of the embassy at the appointment time and retain ten fingerprints.（The following applicants can be exempted from fingerprints collection and entrust others to submit visa application: ①Applicants under the age of 14 or over 70; ②Diplomatic passport holders, or applicants eligible for Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy visas; ③Applicants who already had their fingerprints collected within the past five years at the embassy with the same passport; ④Applicants with all fingers uncollectible）
Consular Office Address:MAHALA 929, ZUKAK 25, BUILDING NO.33, ARASAT AREA, BAGHDAD, IRAQ
Reception Hours: 9:30-15:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.（Except for Holiday）
Tel: 00964-7700811360 (9:00-19:30 from Sunday to Thursday,Except for Holiday）
Email:consulate_iq@mfa.gov.cn
2、Document Requirement
(1)Printed Confirmation Page and form with a 48*33mm photo；
(2)Original passport and copy of the information page with a 48*33mm photo (passport with no less than six months validity and blank visa page)；
(3) Copy of latest visa to China, or latest resident permit in China (if applicative)；
(4) Copy of ID card (for Iraqi citizens), or valid long-term visa to Iraq/resident permit in Iraq (for citizens of other countries who are in Iraq);
(5)Other Required Documents（see the following table）
Visa Type | Applicable Situation | Document Requirement |
M/F | Visits related to economic and trade, science, technology, exchanges,etc. | ①Valid Invitation Letter(PU/TE) or Verification Letter of Invitation issued by the central and state organs, central enterprises, authorized foreign affairs and commercial departments of local governments； ②Invitation Letter by the company/institute in China，and Copy of Business License if invited by company registered in China. |
Z | Work | ①Notification Letter of Foreigner’s Work Permit in the PRC； ② Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (for intended duration exceeds 90 days, see AnnexⅠ)； ③Copy of Company’s Certificates of Registration,Organizational Code and invitation letter. |
X1（long-term, the intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days） | Study | ①For applicants admitted before 2019,you need to have Consent Letter for School Return; For applicants admitted in 2020 or 2021, you need to have Original and Copy of Visa Application for Study in China (JW201/202 Form) as well as Letter of Admission at that year, Consent Letter for School Return; For applicants admitted in 2022, you need to have Original and Copy of Visa Application for Study in China (JW201/202 Form) as well as Letter of Admission； ②Original and Copy of Letter of Admission (For new students) / Consent Letter for School Return (For enrolled students)； ③ Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (for intended duration exceeds 180 days, see AnnexⅠ)； ④Proof of Financial Status (Bank statement,etc. $2500 per school year according to study plan.), or scholarship certificate. |
X1（short-term, the intended duration of stay in China less than 180 days） | Study | The original and photocopy of the admission notice issued by the recruiting unit in China. |
S1（long-term, the intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days） S2（short-term, the intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.） | Family members of foreigner with valid Z/M/F/X1 visa, or valid work/study resident permit. ("Family members" refers to spouses, parents,sons and daughters under the age of 18, parents-in-law. Adult child as well as their spouse and unmarried partner may apply for necessary reason.) | ①Original and Copy of Proof of family member kinship between applicant and inviter (marriage certificate, birth certificate, notarised certification of kinship, etc.)； ②Private invitation letter from the inviting foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or study,etc (see AnnexⅡ)； ③Copy of the inviting individual's passport, visa or residence permit； ④Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (for intended duration exceeds 180 days, see AnnexⅠ). |
Q1（long-term, the intended duration of stay in China exceeds 180 days） Q2（short-term, the intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days.） | Foreign family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for the purposes of reuniting with family, visiting relatives,taking care of the elderly, attending funerals or visiting critically ill relatives. ("Family members" refers to spouses, parents, parents-in-law, sons and daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers and sisters, grandparents, granddaughters and parents-in-law, grandsons and granddaughters.) | ①Original and Copy of Proof of family member kinship between applicant and inviter (marriage certificate,birth certificate, notarised certification of kinship, etc.)； ②Private invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China (see AnnexⅡ)； ③Copy of ID card of the Chinese citizen/Foreigner’s Passport and Permanent Residence Card in China； ④Death Certificate or a certificate of critical illness notice issued by a hospital（for attending funerals or visiting critically ill relatives）； ⑤ Physical Examination Record for Foreigner (for intended duration exceeds 180 days, see AnnexⅠ). |
R | High Level Foreign Talents | Confirmation Letter for High Level Foreign Talents (R visa holder’s spouse, child under 18 years old can apply for S2 visa with marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc.) |
C | Crew Member | A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China |
Service Visa | Visit China for Official Purpose | Diplomatic Note from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq |
3、Foreigners who don’t need to apply for visas
①Foreigners who are eligible for various visa exemption agreements;②Foreigners who hold valid Chinese permanent residence permit;③Foreigners holding various valid residence permits;④Foreigners holding valid APEC Business Travel Cards .
4、Payment and Collection Procedure
Visa Application normally takes 4 working days (No reception of urgent applications), Visa Fee: 50 USD.Applicant submit the application materials to the Consular Office and receive pick-up form，then pay the due fee noted by showing the pick-up form to the Trade Bank of Iraq ALMASBAH Branch and receive a bank voucher. At last, applicant return the pick-up form and the bank voucher to the Consular Office and collect the issued visa.
Trade Bank of Iraq ALMASBAH Branch Address:Al-Masbah\Hay Babel Area 929 Street 17 Bldg. 41, Baghdad, Iraq，Reception Hours:8:00-15:00 from Sunday to Thursday (Except for Holiday).