How should I enter a passport number with letters or leading zeros?

Enter your passport number exactly as shown on the biographical page and the machine-readable zone of your passport. Include every letter and every leading zero. Do not add spaces, hyphens, or punctuation marks. Any mismatch between your application and your travel document can cause denied boarding or refusal of entry at border control.

How to enter letters and leading zeros

1. Type every letter. Many passports contain alphabetical characters. Enter each letter in uppercase exactly as printed on your passport. If you are unsure whether a character is a zero or the capital letter O, check the machine-readable zone at the bottom of your passport photo page.

2. Keep all leading zeros. If your passport number starts with one or more zeros, type every zero. Removing leading zeros changes the passport number and prevents automated systems from verifying your identity.

3. Enter characters without spaces. Type the passport number as a continuous sequence of letters and numbers. Do not insert spaces or symbols.

4. Check automated data capture. If the application portal fills fields automatically from your uploaded document, verify the passport number character by character before continuing. Do not alter designated form fields without official instructions.

Distinguish required documents from supporting travel items

• Mandatory application documents. You must upload a clear color copy of your undamaged passport biographical page. The passport must have at least six months of remaining validity and at least one blank page. You must also upload a recent digital photograph with a plain white background and pay the visa fee online.

• Supporting travel documents. Keep a confirmed return flight ticket or onward booking ready, because airlines can deny boarding without proof of exit. Have your accommodation address or host contact details ready. Print a paper copy of your approved visa to present on arrival.

Follow instructions directly on the Iraqi Electronic Visa Portal, the , the , or the . As a practical suggestion, take a screenshot of your entered details before you submit.