Select a visa category below to find the visa issuance fee, number of entries, and validity period for visas issued to applicants from this country*/area of authority.
Visa Classification: The type of nonimmigrant visa you are applying for.
Fee: The reciprocity fee, also known as the visa issuance fee, you must pay. This fee is in addition to the nonimmigrant visa application fee (MRV fee).
Number of Entries: The number of times you may seek entry into the United States with that visa. "M" means multiple times. If there is a number, such as "One", you may apply for entry one time with that visa.
Validity Period: This generally means the visa is valid, or can be used, from the date it is issued until the date it expires, for travel with that visa. If your Validity Period is 60 months, your visa will be valid for 60 months from the date it is issued.
| Visa Classification |
Fee | Number of Entries |
Validity Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| A-1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| A-2 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| A-3 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| B-1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| B-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| B-1/B-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-1/D | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| C-3 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| CW-1 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| CW-2 11 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| D | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| E-1 2 | No Treaty | N/A | N/A |
| E-2 2 | No Treaty | N/A | N/A |
| E-2C 12 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| F-1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| F-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| G-1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| G-2 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| G-3 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| G-4 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| G-5 1 | None | Multiple | 24 Months |
| H-1B | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| H-1C | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| H-2A | None | N/A | N/A3 |
| H-2B | None | N/A | N/A3 |
| H-2R | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| H-3 | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| H-4 | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| I | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| J-1 4 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| J-2 4 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| K-1 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-3 | None | One | 6 Months |
| K-4 | None | One | 6 Months |
| L-1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| L-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| M-1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| M-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| N-8 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| N-9 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| NATO 1-7 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| O-1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| O-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| O-3 | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| P-1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| P-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| P-3 | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| P-4 | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| Q-1 6 | None | Multiple | 12 Months 3 |
| R-1 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| R-2 | None | Multiple | 12 Months |
| S-5 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-6 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| S-7 7 | None | One | 1 Month |
| T-1 9 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| T-2 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-3 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-4 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-5 | None | One | 6 Months |
| T-6 | None | One | 6 Months |
| TD 5 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| U-1 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-2 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-3 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-4 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| U-5 | None | Multiple | 48 Months |
| V-1 | None | One | 3 Months |
| V-2 | None | One | 3 Months 8 |
| V-3 | None | One | 3 Months 8 |
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
The validity of A-3, G-5, and NATO 7 visas may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the person who is employing the applicant. The "employer" would have one of the following visa classifications:
An E-1 and E-2 visa may be issued only to a principal alien who is a national of a country having a treaty, or its equivalent, with the United States. E-1 and E-2 visas may not be issued to a principal alien if he/she is a stateless resident or national of a country without a treaty. *When the spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 principal alien are accorded derivative E-1 or E-2 status and are themselves a national of a country that does not have a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the principal alien’s country of nationality should be used. **Spouse and children of an E-1 or E-2 visa principal applicant, where the spouse and children are also nationals of a country that has a treaty with the United States – the reciprocity schedule, including any reciprocity fees, of the spouse and children’s country of nationality should be used.
*Example 1: John Doe is a national of Country A that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country B which has no treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the same reciprocity as John Doe, the principal visa holder.
**Example 2: Mike Doe is a national of Country Y that has an E-1/E-2 treaty with the U.S. however his wife and child are nationals of Country Z that also has a treaty with the U.S. The wife and child would, therefore, be entitled to derivative status and receive the reciprocity issued to nationals of Country Z.
The validity of H-1 through H-3, O-1 and O-2, P-1 through P-3, and Q visas may not exceed the period of validity of the approved petition or the number of months shown, whichever is less.
Under 8 CFR §214.2, H-2A and H-2B petitions may generally only be approved for nationals of countries that the Secretary of Homeland Security has designated as participating countries. The current list of eligible countries is available on USCIS's website for both H-2A and H-2B visas. Nationals of countries not on this list may be the beneficiary of an approved H-2A or H2-B petition in limited circumstances at the discretion of the Department of Homeland Security if specifically named on the petition.
Derivative H-4, L-2, O-3, and P-4 visas, issued to accompanying or following-to-join spouses and children, may not exceed the validity of the visa issued to the principal alien.
There is no reciprocity fee for the issuance of a J visa if the alien is a United States Government grantee or a participant in an exchange program sponsored by the United States Government.
Also, there is no reciprocity fee for visa issuance to an accompanying or following-to-join spouse or child (J-2) of an exchange visitor grantee or participant.
In addition, an applicant is eligible for an exemption from the MRV fee if he or she is participating in a State Department, USAID, or other federally funded educational and cultural exchange program (program serial numbers G-1, G-2, G-3 and G-7).
However, all other applicants with U.S. Government sponsorships, including other J-visa applicants, are subject to the MRV processing fee.
Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Canadian and Mexican nationals coming to engage in certain types of professional employment in the United States may be admitted in a special nonimmigrant category known as the "trade NAFTA" or "TN" category. Their dependents (spouse and children) accompanying or following to join them may be admitted in the "trade dependent" or "TD" category whether or not they possess Canadian or Mexican nationality. Except as noted below, the number of entries, fees and validity for non-Canadian or non-Mexican family members of a TN status holder seeking TD visas should be based on the reciprocity schedule of the TN principal alien.
Since Canadian nationals generally are exempt from visa requirement, a Canadian "TN' or "TD" alien does not require a visa to enter the United States. However, the non-Canadian national dependent of a Canadian "TN", unless otherwise exempt from the visa requirement, must obtain a "TD" visa before attempting to enter the United States. The standard reciprocity fee and validity period for all non-Canadian "TD"s is no fee, issued for multiple entries for a period of 36 months, or for the duration of the principal alien's visa and/or authorized period of stay, whichever is less. See 'NOTE' under Canadian reciprocity schedule regarding applicants of Iranian, Iraqi or Libyan nationality.
Mexican nationals are not visa-exempt. Therefore, all Mexican "TN"s and both Mexican and non-Mexican national "TD"s accompanying or following to join them who are not otherwise exempt from the visa requirement (e.g., the Canadian spouse of a Mexican national "TN") must obtain nonimmigrant visas.
Applicants of Iranian, Iraqi, Libyan, Somalian, Sudanese, Syrian or Yemeni nationality, who have a permanent resident or refugee status in Canada/Mexico, may not be accorded Canadian/Mexican reciprocity, even when applying in Canada/Mexico. The reciprocity fee and period for "TD" applicants from Libya is $10.00 for one entry over a period of 3 months. The Iranian and Iraqi "TD" is no fee with one entry over a period of 3 months.
Q-2 (principal) and Q-3 (dependent) visa categories are in existence as a result of the 'Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act of 1998'. However, because the Department anticipates that virtually all applicants for this special program will be either Irish or U.K. nationals, the Q-2 and Q-3 categories have been placed only in the reciprocity schedules for those two countries. Q-2 and Q-3 visas are available only at the Embassy in Dublin and the Consulate General in Belfast.
No S visa may be issued without first obtaining the Department's authorization.
V-2 and V-3 status is limited to persons who have not yet attained their 21st birthday. Accordingly, the period of validity of a V-2 or V-3 visa must be limited to expire on or before the applicant's twenty-first birthday.
Posts may not issue a T-1 visa. A T-1 applicant must be physically present in the United States, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands or a U.S. port of entry, where he/she will apply for an adjustment of status to that of a T-1. The following dependents of a T-1 visa holder, however, may be issued a T visa at a U.S. consular office abroad:
The validity of NATO-5 visas may not exceed the period of validity of the employment contract or 12 months, whichever is less.
The validity of CW-1 and CW-2 visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (12 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
The validity of E-2C visas shall not exceed the maximum initial period of admission allowed by DHS (24 months) or the duration of the transition period ending December 31, 2014, whichever is shortest.
General Document Information: Although these documents are theoretically available from Iraqi authorities, on occasion they may be withheld in individual cases for political or other reasons. In other cases applicants may be reluctant to obtain documents, particularly police documents, for fear of retribution. There are two types of personal identification documents typically possessed by Iraqi nationals: 1) Iraqi ID card "Aljinssiyah", and 2) Nationality Certificate "Shahadat aljinssiyah".
Available
Fees: There are no fees
Document Name: Shahadat Alwiladah
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Health - Bureau of births and deaths "wazarat alsehha-maktab alwiladat wa alwafiyat"
Official Seal(s) / Color / Format: Two types of birth certificates, one called "shahadat alwiladah" issued by the Ministry of Health - the hospital, or "Surat Qayd alwiladah" issued by the Ministry of Health "wazarat alsehha-maktab alwiladat", both of which have the official seal of the Ministry of Health.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Doctor and Statistician from Ministry of Health
Registration Criteria: When the baby is born, the parents take the birth document issued by the health clinic/hospital and take it to the Ministry of Health, where the child's birth is officially registered.
Procedure for Obtaining: The clinic/hospital will issue a birth certificate when a child is born. The parents must take the certificate to the Ministry of Health where the certificate will be stamped and the birth will be officially registered with the government.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available
Alternate Documents: The Family Book "Qayd 57/Copy of Entry 1957" issued by the General Directorate of Nationality (Mudeeriyat Al-Jenssiyah Al-Aama)
Exceptions: According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, an Iraqi birth certificate can only be issued to a child of an Iraqi father; it may not be issued in the event that the child's father is an Arab-state national (other than Iraqi) or a foreigner.
Comments: If the Ministry of Health has no record of the subject's birth, either because the birth was never registered, or because the record was lost (i.e. during a fire, etc.), then the subject can appear at the General Directorate Of Nationality and present his/her family's identification. The Directorate then affirms that the subject-to-be-registered or confirmed registered was in fact born on "x" date. The General Directorate of Nationality uses that information to register the birth via a document called the "Family Book", which details the family tree of the immediate family.
Available
Fees: There are no fees
Document Name: Shahadat alwafat
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Health - Bureau of births and deaths "wazarat alsehha-maktab alwiladat wa alwafiyat"
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Seal of Ministry of Health
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Ministry of Health - Bureau of Births and Deaths
Registration Criteria: The family may register the death of their family member by submitting a hospital or report of death to the Ministry of Health's Bureau of Births and Deaths.
Procedure for Obtaining: The clinic/hospital will issue a death certificate when someone is deceased. The certificate must be taken to the Ministry of Health where the certificate will be stamped and the death will be officially registered with the government.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None
Comments: None
Unavailable: The Iraqi authority does not issue Burial Certificates.
Available
Fees: There are no fees
Document Name: Aqd al-zawaj
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Justice, Civil Status Court "wazarat aladel- mahkamat al ahwal alshakhsiyah"
Official Seal(s) / Color / Format: The seal of the high judicial council "majles alqadhaa alaala" and the judge’s original green signature.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judge of the Civil Court
Registration Criteria: The couple files a marriage contract/certificate application with the Ministry of Justice's Civil Status Court, who then issues the marriage contract/certificate.
Procedure for Obtaining: The couple must file a marriage contract or certificate application form to the Ministry of Justice’s Civil Status Court in order to obtain a marriage certificate.
Certified Copies Available: The court issues one original marriage contract/certificate, and certified copies.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: Religious marriage certificates are not acceptable for Immigrant Visa application purposes. All marriages must be registered in either a Muslim religious (Sharia) court or civil court. Although Christian churches perform marriage ceremonies and issue marriage certificates, these marriages are not legal in Iraq until recorded with an appropriate civil court.
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: Watheeqat al-talaq
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Justice "wazarat aladel- mahkamat al ahwal alshakhsiyah"
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The seal of high judicial council "majles alqadhaa alaala" and the judge original green signature.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Judge of the Civil Court
Registration Criteria: The divorce request is filed with the Ministry of Justice's Civil Status Court; when the divorce has been finalized, the court registers the marriage dissolution and issues the final divorce decree.
Procedure for Obtaining: The divorce request must be filed with the Ministry of Justice’s Civil Court; once the divorce has been finalized, the court will register the marriage dissolution and issues the final divorce decree.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None
Comments: None
Unavailable: Iraqi law does not permit adoptions; family guardianships may be registered but do not qualify for immigration purposes.
Available
Fees: There are no fees
Document Name: "Hawiat Al Ahwal Almadaniyah" commonly known as "aljinssiyah" is being phased out and replaced by "Bitaqa Al Wataniya"
Issuing Authority: The Nationality Directorate (Mudeeriyat Al-Jenssiyah).
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: The seal of the Nationality Directorate and letter pressed serial number (letter-press, red ink) and official hologram
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Nationality Directorate
Registration Criteria: The Nationality Directorate keeps records of all citizens. They issue the National ID according to the subject’s birth certificate. Subject can renew or get a new National ID if lost.
Procedure for Obtaining: Adults must present a Residency Card, Certificate of Nationality and expired National ID card (if available). Adults applying on behalf of a minor must submit the child’s birth certificate and the parents’ National ID cards for the Nationality Directorate to issue a National ID Card.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None
Comments: Neither "Hawiat Al Ahwal Almadaniyah" commonly known as "aljinssiyah" nor the newer “Bitaqa Al Wataniya” are acceptable for Immigrant Visa Application purposes.
Available
Fees: IQD $10,000 - equivalent to approximately USD $7.
Document Name: Shahadat adam mahkoomiyah
Issuing Government Authority: The Directorate of Criminal Information "Modeeriat Aladellah Aljinaeyah" in Baghdad.
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Iraqi police certificates are frequently updated. The color of the three most recent versions are: 1) light gray with a raised golden Iraqi coat of arms in the middle; 2) white with a blue border; and 3) white with yellow and purple in the corners. All certificates have the applicant’s ten prints (back), wet seal from Criminal Evidence Department (front), dry seal from Ministry of Interior (front), wet seal from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (back); wet seal over the applicant’s photo (front); signatures from Director of Criminal Evidence Department and Ministry of Interior (front), and signatures of Director of Fingerprints Department, Fingerprints Expert and Fingerprints Officer (back).
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Major General, Director of Criminal Evidence Department "modeer qesim aladellah aljinaeyah"
Registration Criteria: Each applicant with legal residency in Iraq can apply for an Iraqi Police Certificate, regardless of nationality. Applicants within Iraq must obtain this certificate from the Directorate of Criminal Evidence Department, Ministry of Interior in Baghdad, Iraq. Certificates obtained from branch offices in other cities are not acceptable. Applicants outside Iraq can apply for a certificate through the Iraq Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence.
Procedure for Obtaining: Applicants must appear in-person to apply for a police certificate. Processing time: 5 days.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: None
Comments: Police certificates issued in the Kurdistan region (Erbil, Sulaimaniyah and Dohuk) are not acceptable for Immigrant Visa application purposes. The police certificates issued by the Directorate of Criminal Information are frequently replaced and updated.
Available: Only if there is a court decision.
Fees: There are no fees
Document Name: Sijil almahkamah
Issuing Authority: Court
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Original Signature of the Judge.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: The court having jurisdiction over the proceedings.
Registration Criteria: An application for certified copies of court proceedings must be requested by directly contacting the court having jurisdiction over such proceedings.
Procedure for Obtaining: See above.
Certified Copies Available: Yes, if court proceedings exist.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None
Comments: None
Available
Fees: There are no fees.
Document Name: "Daftar alkhidmah alaskariyah"
Issuing Authority: Ministry of Defense
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: Seal of Ministry of Defense
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: There is no issuing authority personnel.
Registration Criteria: Members of the Iraqi military who served prior to 2003 were issued a military book indicating their service status, which are kept by the service member after discharge; the military book is required for Immigrant Visa application purposes. Members of the Iraqi military who served after 2003 were/are issued military identification cards; these cards are required for Immigrant Visa application purposes.
Procedure for Obtaining: See above.
Certified Copies Available: Certified copies are not available
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents
Exceptions: If a military book or identification card is lost or destroyed after service concludes, the applicant is unable to obtain a replacement and an exception for the missing card can be made if the applicant provides a statement noting the card was lost or destroyed after military service.
Comments: None
Types Available: "A" series passports are issued to non-diplomatic or official passport holders. “D” passports are issued to diplomatic passport holders. “C” series special passports and “E” series service passports are issued to officials and government service staff respectively.
Fees: IQD $25,000 - equivalent to approximately USD $20
Document Name: Jawaz
Issuing Government Authority: The Directorate of Passports, Ministry of Interior or its branches in provinces
Special Seal(s) / Color / Format: It has a hologram image, hologram seal and water marks.
Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Passports Office Director
Registration Criteria: Per the Iraqi Passport Directorate, the following documents are required in order to apply for an Iraqi passport: 1) National ID card; 2) Certificate of Iraqi Nationality; 3) Residency card; 4) Two photographs; 5) National ID of the guardian (if applicant is a minor); 6) Fee.
Procedure for Obtaining: Every individual must appear in-person to apply for a passport and the processing time is one week.
Alternate Documents: There are no alternate documents.
Exceptions: None
Comments: Only D (diplomatic), E (service), C (special) and A (tourist) passports are valid for U.S. visas and admission to the United States. All Iraqis of all ages must apply for passports in person.
Other Documents Available: There are no other documents available.
Not applicable.
Post Title: Baghdad, Iraq (Embassy)
Address: Al Kindi Street, International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq
Email: BaghdadNIV@state.gov (Non-immigrant Visa); BaghdadIV@state.gov (Immigrant Visa); BaghdadACS@state.gov (American Citizen Services)
Phone Number: There is no phone number for this office.
Although care has been taken to ensure the accuracy, completeness and reliability of the information provided, please contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to apply if you believe this information is in error or if you have further questions.
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