I.          Documents to be submitted by all applicants:

1. National ID card (gensiya). 
2. Evidence of possession of sufficient financial resources to cover the intended stay, e.g. signed and stamped bank statements covering at least the past six months.
3. If the inviting person (the host) is to cover the applicant's expenses, the host must provide the above-mentioned evidence together with the invitation letter.
4. Evidence of economic and personal ties in Iraq, such as bank statements, proof of property ownership, a certificate of employment, an extract from the family register, a marriage certificate and copies of ID cards for the spouse and children.
5. A return flight booking.
6. If not staying with a host, proof of accommodation for the duration of the stay (i.e. confirmed hotel reservation in the form of the transfer of the correct amount covering the cost of the stay).
7. Persons travelling for the purpose of tourism: a statement regarding the itinerary while staying in the territory of the Member States (i.e. tourist attractions to be visited, confirmation of a reservation of excursion or any appropriate document containing information about the planned trip).

 

II.        Additional documents required for business visa applications:

1. An original letter of invitation from a host to attend meetings, conferences or other events connected with business. The letter of invitation must include the data together with the contact details of the company undertaking business activity in the territory of a Member State and the official seal and letterhead of the inviting person/company with their legible signature.
2. Entry tickets for trade fairs and congresses, if appropriate.
3. Documents demonstrating the business activities of the inviting company and of the Iraqi invited company (i.e. contracts, payment of invoices, a list of orders, an email from a business partner sent to the official email address of the visa office together with the confirmation of cooperation and a legible signature of the sender, a personal letter of invitation or an official invitation issued by a relevant public office at the request of the company in the Member State concerned).
4. Documents demonstrating the company's status as financial-commercial operator. (i.e. a business licence or chamber of commerce certificate).
5. Documents confirming the applicant’s employment status in the company and salary.

 

III.       Additional documents to be provided for applicants under 18 years old:

1. If the minor is travelling without his/her legal guardians: an original notarised statement of consent from either the parents or legal guardians.
2. If the minor is travelling with one of his/her legal guardians: an original notarised statement of consent from the parent or legal guardian that is not travelling.

 

IV.        Additional documents to be provided for applications for visits for medical treatment:

1. Evidence of medical treatment already undertaken in Iraq in relation to the ailment for which the applicant will be treated in the territory of the Member States and evidence of the necessity of medical treatment abroad. 
2. Declaration from a European hospital/doctor on the appointment of the applicant with the same hospital or a doctor, with details of the duration and cost of the treatment, and confirmation as to whether it is necessary for anyone to accompany the patient.
3. A document issued by the host health care facility in the territory of the Member States confirming the possibility of providing specialist medical care and willingness to admit the patient appropriately.
4. Confirmation from the European hospital/doctor that the treatment costs have been paid for and proof that the applicant has sufficient financial means to cover the associated costs, or evidence that such associated costs will be covered by a third individual or by an institution.

 

V.        Additional documents to be provided for applications for family visits:

1. A letter of invitation issued by the relative residing in a Member State with evidence of his residence (i.e. a certificate of residence issued by the relevant national authorities).
2. If the spouse is invited: certificate of marriage.
3. If parents are invited: certificate of birth of the inviting person (i.e. the son/daughter) and certificate of family status of the inviting person and of the invitee.
4. If minors are invited: certificate of birth of the invitee (i.e. the son/daughter) and certificate of family status of the inviting person and of the invitee.
5. If close relatives are invited: certificate of family status proving the degree of kinship between the inviting person and the invitee

 

VI.       Additional documents to be provided for applications for official visits:

1. A letter from the relevant Iraqi government/public body confirming that the mission/visit has been approved and confirming the existence of the professional relation/position of the applicant.
2. Note Verbale from the Iraqi Foreign Ministry with names and position of each component of the delegation.
3. A copy of an official invitation and of the programme of the visit, if applicable.

 

VII.     Additional documents to be provided by persons attending sport competitions or cultural events:

1. Invitation from the relevant institution, governing body, company that organises the event.
2. Evidence of enrolment in the event and programme, including the name of the host organisation and information on the duration of the stay.
3. Evidence of insurance covering a sports event, which should cover injuries and distress related both to training and to competitions, including detailed information on who covers the costs.