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Foreign workers who are exempt from obtaining a work permit
In order to work legally in Iraq, a foreigner will need a work visa and a work permit. A work visa gives permission to enter a country for the purpose of work, while a work permit allows workers to work after arrival.
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Iraqi labor laws prohibit foreign workers from working in the country unless they obtain a work permit. Employers in Iraq can apply for work permits on behalf of their foreign workers.
In addition, Iraqi labor laws require the employer, at its own expense, to provide foreign workers with paid round-trip tickets to their employee's country unless the worker leaves work without a legitimate reason.
The Labor Law requires the employer, in the event of the death of a foreign worker, to do everything necessary to repatriate the deceased worker's body to the country of origin or country of residence upon request by the relatives of the worker.
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Work visa to Iraq
There are two types of visas that are issued:
1. Business visa to Iraq;
This visa is intended for foreigners entering the country for business or investment purposes. It is valid for 30 days.
2. Work visa to Iraq;
This is the most common visa issued to foreigners who come to the country for paid work.
In order to start the process of obtaining a work visa, it is necessary for the employer to send the employee an offer of employment. A visa can be obtained from an Iraqi embassy or consulate.
In order to stay longer in Iraq, it is necessary to obtain a residence permit.
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What documents are required for a work visa to Iraq?
For issuing a work visa in a foreign country, a certain list of documents is required, which depends on citizenship. For example, the requirements for an Iraq work visa for Indian nationals will be different from an Iraq work visa for Pakistanis.
To obtain a work visa, you will need the following basic documents:
- Completed visa application form;
- Passport;
- Two photos;
- Confirmation of booked air tickets;
- Proof of residence in Iraq;
- Proof of having sufficient financial means to support oneself during the stay;
- Employment contract or job offer indicating the employer;
- Confirmation of visa fee payment.
Foreign nationals who are outside Iraq and are interested in working must follow the following procedures to obtain a work permit:
- Make a written request to the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs through the representatives of the Republic of Iraq abroad, or a lawyer in Iraq, or the employer who wishes to hire you;
- The request must contain all the necessary information and supporting documents, as well as clearly indicate the employee's name, nationality, type of work, duration of work, name of the employer, as well as the full address of the employer;
- The Department of Labor and Vocational Training or its branches in other provinces will check all legal grounds for a work permit in Iraq, and then contact the competent authorities and issue a permit. When workers enter Iraq, they are required to contact the Department of Labor and Vocational Training within 7 days of entry to complete work permit procedures.
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The following documents must be added:
- Visa application form;
- Two color photos of the applicant;
- A color copy of the passport valid for at least 6 months;
- An official letter from the employer inviting a foreigner to work in Iraq.
Timing: Visa processing takes approximately 4-8 weeks.
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According to Iraqi law, the percentage of foreign workers must not exceed 50 percent of the total number of personnel of incorporated companies, and the remaining 50 percent will be local residents.
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What is the validity period of the work permit?
The validity of the work permit is limited to one year, according to the current legislation, which is subject to renewal every year at the request of the employer at least one month before the expiration of the work permit.
According to the instructions, the following foreign workers may be exempt from receiving a work permit:
- employees of international institutions, diplomatic missions, commercial and foreign consulates recognized by Iraq;
- foreign workers who are permitted under international laws, conventions and treaties of which the State of Iraq is a member;
- foreign workers appointed by the government;
- foreign workers employed in Iraq for less than 30 working days as experts, for service purposes or for technical advice.
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