Do not assume Iraqi citizenship based on ancestry or birthplace alone. Border control officers and commercial airlines verify nationality using valid travel documents, not informal claims. If your nationality status is uncertain, you must confirm your legal citizenship with the competent Iraqi authorities before booking flights.
Follow these documented procedures to confirm your status:
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Competent official authorities. Two authorities confirm citizenship status. Contact the consular section of your nearest Iraqi embassy, such as the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, or contact the Ministry of Interior Directorate of Civil Status, Passports and Residency, referenced on the Iraqi Electronic Visa Portal. As noted by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Iraqi authorities set and enforce all entry rules. Travellers uncertain of their status must contact an Iraqi embassy before travelling.
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Documented legal rules. Under Article 10 of Iraqi Nationality Law No. 26 of 2006, documented by the , Iraq permits dual nationality. Citizens retain Iraqi citizenship unless they formally renounce it in writing. However, you must present recognized Iraqi identity records, such as an Iraqi nationality certificate, a civil status identity card, or a unified national card. Consular rules state that a civil status card alone without nationality certification cannot establish passport eligibility.