Geographic Overview

The Republic of Iraq has a land area of 434,128 sq km. Iraq is distinguished by the variety of its geographic landforms, including level sedimentary plains and mountains. The country is divided into a mountainous northern area, a desert area in the west, and a large fertile plain in the middle and south of the country that is watered by the two rivers, the Tigris and the Euphrates. Iraq has a population of 30M, most of whom live in towns and cities. Read More Iraq Overview

How to apply for a business visa

Applications for business visas should be made at the Iraqi Consulate prior to departure. Consular officials at the Iraqi Embassy have indicated that visa approval can take two to six weeks from the date of submission. Visas are issued to business people, provided that they have official invitations from Iraqi authorities or are introduced as such by their respective Ministries of Foreign Affairs and are supplied with letters from the Chamber of Commerce. Applicants should also submit a letter of request from their own company stating the reason for their travel . Read More Visiting Iraq

Investor Guide

Iraq is open for business

Iraq has changed. As normal life begins to resume, economic activity has revived. Demand for all types of goods and services is growing fast. The focus is on reconstruction as the government rebuilds essential infrastructure, from power and water utilities and transport infrastructure to residential housing. At the same time, the government is investing in the essential economic infrastructure; including oil fields and the mid- and downstream pipeline, petrochemical, and fuel distribution sectors .Read More Investor Guide

Investment Opportunities Across Iraq

The investment opportunities found in today's Iraq vary in type, size, scope, sector, purpose, and structure. Potential investors will find an open landscape to develop projects that will fill the needs of Iraq's expanding and demanding population. Iraq's location at the center of many historic and current middle-east trade routes provides an undeniable advantage; combined with a variety of natural resources and a desire for advanced quality of life, this advantage creates many opportunities for builders, suppliers, transporters, developers, producers, providers, manufacturers, servicers , and financiers, all of whom will find many avenues by which to establish new relationships, build new operations, create new markets, and develop new mutually beneficial business connections. This presentation given at the November 2009 Iraqi investment conferences in Berlin and Munich lists opportunities that have already been identified. We invite you to review this information and invite your further inquiries at any level. You are encouraged to bring us your ideas, proposals, perspectives, and plans; you will find us ready to listen and work with investors in developing constructive and rewarding ways to accommodate those that wish to positively contribute to the future economic prosperity of Iraq and its people. Read More Investment Opportunities