How can I get a receipt for an Iraq visa payment?

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To get a receipt for an Iraq visa payment, save the confirmation screen right after checkout, check your email for the payment notice, and keep your bank card statement. The method depends on whether you applied through the online portal or an embassy.

### Ways to obtain your payment receipt

1. Save the online checkout receipt. When you pay on the official [Iraqi Electronic Visa Portal](https://evisa.iq/en), the payment gateway generates an on-screen confirmation receipt. Save this page immediately or print it to a PDF file.
2. Check your confirmation email. The portal sends an automated notification to your registered email address. This message confirms the payment and displays your application reference code. Check your spam folder if the message does not appear in your inbox.
3. Download your bank statement. Your credit card or debit card statement acts as official proof of payment. It displays the date, merchant description, and debited amount. Keep this statement for business accounting or expense reimbursement.
4. Obtain an embassy receipt for consular applications. If you submit your visa in person or by mail at diplomatic missions such as the [Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington](https://www.iraqiembassy.us/page/visas) or the [Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in London](https://mofa.gov.iq/london/?page_id=1428), you must pay in cash. Consular staff provide a physical paper receipt or consular stamp upon payment.
5. Contact official support if a receipt is missing. If your card was charged but you did not receive an on-screen receipt or an email confirmation, check your account dashboard on the portal. You can also contact the Directorate of Residency Affairs at +964 772 111 1434. Have your passport number, application reference code, and bank transaction details ready.

### Fees, commercial charges, and refund rules

- Verified government visa fees. The standard tourist electronic visa for Federal Iraq costs $160 USD and is valid for 60 days, as documented by the [UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office](https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/iraq/entry-requirements). Consular single-entry visas cost $50 USD in cash, or $150 USD in cash for US citizens, while applicants of verified Iraqi origin receive a fee waiver. Visas issued for the Kurdistan Region are valid for travel within that region only.
- Government fees versus third-party charges. The official fee covers only the government immigration fee. If you use a commercial travel agency or online visa broker, their invoice covers private service fees that are separate from official government charges. Your bank may also add separate foreign transaction charges.
- No guaranteed refund. Official government visa fees are strictly non-refundable once you submit your application. Having a payment receipt does not guarantee a refund if your application is delayed or rejected.
- No verified processing deadline. The official portal provides no verified processing deadline. Never publish card numbers or private passport scans on public web pages.

Checked on 2026-10-08.