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Embassy of Japan in Baghdad, Iraq

Embassy of Japan in Baghdad, Iraq, located at International Zone. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    International Zone
    Baghdad
    Iraq
  • Telephone

    +870 772 582 564

  • Fax

    +870 782 502 564

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30 PM–5:45 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Islamic New Year / Muharram is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Baghdad: 12:16 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Islamic New Year / Muharram: June 16 Flag of Iraq
  • Ashura: June 25 Flag of Iraq
  • Republic Day: July 14 Flag of Iraq
  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Japan in Baghdad, Iraq:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Iraqi passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Japan.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Japan without a visa. The most common types of Japan visas are the following.

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

Akira ENDO, Ambassador

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Passport Services

Japanese embassies and consulates provide passport services for citizens overseas, including applications, renewals, and replacements. To learn more about Japanese passports and the application process, see the Japan Passports page.

Consular Assistance

Japanese embassies and consulates provide consular assistance and support to Japanese citizens abroad, including in cases of emergency and other consular services.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Iraq

Besides Embassy of Japan in Baghdad, Iraq, Japan also has 1 representation in the following city of Iraq:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in Iraq

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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This page was last edited on 04 June 2026 at 06:34 AM (EST).

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