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Embassy of the Republic of Iraq, New Delhi

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Head of mission

Mr. Oday Hatim Mohammed
Chargé d'Affaires a.i.
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against aninews.in (4 Jun 2026).

National day

3 October
Independence Day. Next on 3 October 2027 (in 11 months).
Source: Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nepal, national days list.

Official website

Source: Mission website, read 24 Sept 2026.

Register entry

Read on 10 October 2026
Source: MEA Protocol Division register.

Contact details

Chancery address
D-1, Anand Niketan, New Delhi, 110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Telephone
0091-11- 24111101, 24111102Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Email
delemb@mofa.gov.iqSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Fax
0091-11- 2615 0083Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours
Monday To Friday: 9.00 A.M. to 3.00 P.MSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.

Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission

Visas and consular services

Visa information
Official visa information (mofa.gov.iq)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Consular services
Consular services (mofa.gov.iq)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.

Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.

Trade with Iraq

India-Iraq trade was US$ 27.51 billion in FY 2025-26, and the brief notes that crude oil accounts for over 95% of bilateral trade. This article covers trade, oil, Indian exports, projects by Indian companies and trade fairs.

Trade and investment between India and Iraq (4 min read, from the MEA brief)

India and Iraq: recent developments

Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.

  1. Other

    Shri Ajay A. Kumar appointed as next Ambassador of India to Iraq

    Shri Ajay A. Kumar (IFS: 2001), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iraq and is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

    Source: Shri Ajay A. Kumar appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iraq, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India

All India and Iraq developments, year by year · All countries, week by week

India and Iraq: guide

The full guide
  1. Relations

    India and Iraq: diplomatic relations and milestones

    India and Iraq signed a Friendship Treaty in 1952 and marked 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2022. This article covers historical ties, India's position since 2003, visits and dialogue mechanisms.

    4 min read

  2. Trade and investment

    Trade and investment between India and Iraq

    India-Iraq trade was US$ 27.51 billion in FY 2025-26, and the brief notes that crude oil accounts for over 95% of bilateral trade. This article covers trade, oil, Indian exports, projects by Indian companies and trade fairs.

    4 min read

  3. Development and cooperation

    India and Iraq: development partnership and cooperation

    India has allocated 200 ITEC slots to Iraq and trained Iraqi diplomats, and has held Jaipur Foot camps in Karbala and Baghdad. This article covers these and India's links with Iraqi think-tanks.

    3 min read

  4. Culture, education and community

    Culture, education and the Indian community in Iraq

    About 1,00,000 Indians visited Iraq's holy shrines in 2025, and around 25,000 Indians live in Iraq. This article covers spiritual ties, pilgrimage, education, scholarships and the Indian community.

    3 min read

  5. Practical guide

    Iraq in India: embassy, consulates and how to get help

    The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq is in Anand Niketan, New Delhi, and Iraq has a consulate in Mumbai. This article gives contact details and the visa, travel and flight facts in the MEA brief.

    2 min read

Read the full guide to India and Iraq

Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of June 2026.

Events

No upcoming public events from Iraq. Get updates to hear about new ones.

Consulates and offices elsewhere in India

Mumbai

Consulate General

The register lists no address or contact for this office.

Career consulates and trade offices, from the MEA register, read 24 September 2026.

India in Iraq

India has 2 offices in Iraq, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian missions in Iraq.

Questions about the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq

Where is the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in New Delhi?

The chancery of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq is at D-1, Anand Niketan, New Delhi, 110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.

What is the telephone number of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq?

The register lists 0091-11- 24111101, 24111102, and the email delemb@mofa.gov.iq.

Who heads the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq?

Mr. Oday Hatim Mohammed, Chargé d'Affaires a.i.. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.

When is the national day of Iraq?

3 October (Independence Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.

Does Iraq have consulates in India?

Consulates or offices in Mumbai. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.

What is the official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq?

https://mofa.gov.iq/delhi/?page_id=3302&lang=en

Where can I find visa information for Iraq?

On the official visa page: https://mofa.gov.iq/delhi/?page_id=554&lang=en (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://mofa.gov.iq/delhi/?page_id=3302&lang=en (checked 16 October 2026).

What is the latest development in India and Iraq relations?

Shri Ajay A. Kumar appointed as next Ambassador of India to Iraq (17 August 2026). Shri Ajay A. Kumar (IFS: 2001), presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Iraq and is expected to take up the assignment shortly. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.