Diplomatic representation of Iraq in Canada
Iraqi Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Ottawa represents Iraq in Canada and provides passport, travel-document, civil-registration, document and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Iraqi Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq is located on Laurier Avenue East in Ottawa.
Before visiting: Check the current instructions for your particular consular service and use the Embassy’s online appointment service where an appointment is required.
Embassy location
Where is the Iraqi Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Iraq is located at 189 Laurier Avenue East in Ottawa.
The current official address is 189 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 7N3, Canada.
Applicants should use this current address rather than older addresses that may still appear in archived documents or outdated listings.
About the mission
About the Iraqi Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Ottawa is Iraq’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
The Embassy represents Iraq in its official relations with Canada and supports bilateral political, economic, cultural and other relations between the two countries.
Its Consular Section provides services to Iraqi citizens and other eligible applicants in Canada, including passport, travel-document, civil-registration and document-related procedures.
Iraq also maintains consular representation in Canada outside Ottawa. Applicants should therefore check which Iraqi office is responsible for their particular service and place of residence before submitting an application.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Embassy publishes procedures for a range of consular services for Iraqi citizens and other eligible applicants.
Iraqi passports
The Embassy provides passport-related services for Iraqi citizens. Applicants should check the current procedure carefully because passport systems, application requirements and availability can change.
Emergency travel documents
Eligible Iraqi citizens who cannot obtain or use a regular passport may qualify for a one-way travel document for return to Iraq in specified circumstances.
Powers of attorney
The Consular Section publishes procedures for judicial powers of attorney, including eligible general and special powers of attorney.
Birth and death registration
The Embassy provides eligible procedures relating to the registration and documentation of births and deaths in accordance with Iraqi requirements.
Marriage and divorce records
Iraqi consular services include eligible procedures relating to the registration of marriages and divorces that take place outside Iraq.
Document authentication
The Embassy provides eligible authentication services for documents and certificates in accordance with current Iraqi consular requirements.
Police and administrative documents
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes consular procedures relating to police-clearance and other administrative matters for eligible applicants abroad.
Assistance to Iraqi citizens
Iraqi citizens can contact the Embassy for consular assistance in eligible circumstances, including certain passport-loss, travel-document and emergency cases.
Check current passport instructions: Iraqi passport procedures have undergone changes as electronic passport systems have been introduced. Do not rely on older passport-extension or issuance instructions without checking the Embassy’s current information.
Planning your visit
Consular Appointments
The Embassy provides an online appointment service for consular visits and specified services.
Applicants should first identify the exact service they require and review its current documentation requirements.
Where an appointment is required, use the Embassy’s official online appointment facility rather than arriving without confirming the procedure.
Some procedures require personal attendance. For example, the Embassy’s instructions for eligible emergency travel documents require the applicant to appear personally before the consul.
Personal attendance may be required: Requirements differ between passport, travel-document, power-of-attorney, civil-registration and authentication procedures. Check the instructions for the exact service before travelling.
Travel to Iraq
Visas for Iraq
Travellers should check Iraq’s current visa rules before departure, as the visa system has changed in recent years.
Iraq introduced an electronic visa system in 2025. The Embassy announced that, from March 1, 2025, the previous visa-on-arrival arrangement for Canadian passport holders was discontinued.
Travellers who require authorization to enter Iraq should check the current eligibility and application procedure through Iraq’s official electronic visa system before travelling.
Visa requirements can depend on nationality, passport type, purpose of travel and destination within Iraq.
Check current entry rules: Do not rely on older information stating that Canadian passport holders can simply obtain an Iraqi visa on arrival. Verify the current electronic visa requirements before departure.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Review the current Embassy instructions before attending the Consular Section or submitting documents.
Check the current procedure
Passport and other Iraqi consular procedures can change as government systems are updated. Use the latest Embassy instructions for your service.
Book when required
Use the Embassy’s official appointment facility for services requiring an appointment and confirm whether personal attendance is necessary.
Prepare your documents
Bring the required Iraqi and Canadian identification, originals, copies, forms, photographs and supporting records for your particular application.
Confirm before travelling: If the published instructions are unclear or your case involves lost documents, an emergency or unusual circumstances, contact the Embassy before making the trip to Ottawa.
Frequently asked questions
Iraqi Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Iraqi Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq is located at 189 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 7N3, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Iraqi Embassy?
The Embassy can be contacted at +1 613 236 9177.
Can I apply for an Iraqi passport through the Embassy?
The Embassy provides passport-related services for Iraqi citizens. Check the latest instructions before applying because Iraqi passport procedures and electronic passport systems can change.
Can the Embassy issue an emergency travel document?
Eligible Iraqi citizens who cannot obtain or use a regular passport may qualify for a one-way travel document for return to Iraq in specified circumstances. Personal attendance is required under the Embassy’s published procedure.
Does the Iraqi Embassy provide powers of attorney?
Yes. The Embassy publishes procedures for eligible general and special judicial powers of attorney.
Can the Embassy register births and deaths?
The Embassy provides eligible consular procedures relating to birth and death registration and documentation under Iraqi requirements.
Do Canadian passport holders need to check Iraq’s e-Visa system?
Yes. Iraq changed its entry procedure in 2025 and discontinued the previous visa-on-arrival arrangement for Canadian passport holders. Travellers should check the current official electronic visa requirements before departure.
Official information
Sources
Official Iraqi and Canadian government sources used to verify the Embassy, current address, consular services and visitor information on this page.