Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq

What Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq does

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq (MOFA Iraq) is the government ministry headquartered in Baghdad that implements the Republic of Iraq's foreign policy and manages diplomatic engagement with foreign governments, international organizations, and multilateral bodies. Formally established under Law No. 36 of 2013, with diplomatic service origins dating to Iraq's 3 October 1932 admission to the League of Nations, the Ministry oversees a network of approximately 90 embassies, 26 consulates general, and 3 permanent representations (UN New York, UN Geneva, Arab League Cairo). It serves Iraqi citizens domestically and abroad through consular services and represents Iraq's interests internationally across bilateral, multilateral, and treaty-negotiation channels.

The Ministry's operational platform comprises the ICASS electronic consular appointment booking system (resumed in November 2022), the Istalam Transaction Inquiry portal, a secure VPN communications network linking Baghdad headquarters to all overseas missions, digital document authentication systems, and mobile applications available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. Public communications are delivered through the mofa.gov.iq website (Arabic and English) and active social media channels on Facebook, Twitter/X, Telegram, Instagram, and YouTube, supplemented by the Foreign Service Institute for diplomatic training and capacity development.

The Ministry is funded through the Iraqi state budget; consular fees (visa, passport, authentication, civil status replacement) are set by law at nominal levels and deposited to the treasury rather than retained by the Ministry. Customer segments include Iraqi citizens (~42 million population served across 19 governorates), the Iraqi diaspora abroad, foreign nationals requiring visa and consular services, and foreign governments and international organizations engaging in bilateral and multilateral diplomacy. The Ministry is led by Minister Fuad Hussein, appointed June 2020 and reappointed May 2026.

Name

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq

Legal name

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq

Website

https://mofa.gov.iq

Company type

Public

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq is the Baghdad-based government ministry that implements Iraq's foreign policy, operates approximately 90 embassies and 26 consulates, and provides consular services to Iraqi citizens domestically and abroad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Diplomatic and Consular Services

NAICS

International Affairs (92812), International Affairs (928120)

SIC

International Affairs (9721), Foreign Governments (8888)

akta.pro primary industry

Diplomatic Missions & Embassies (Bilateral Relations) (BPAIAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consular Services & Citizen Assistance (BPAIAIAB), Multilateral Diplomacy & International Representation (UN, Regional Bodies) (BPAIAIAC), Protocol, State Visits & Diplomatic Events Management (BPAIAIAJ), Economic & Trade Diplomacy (Commercial, Investment, Sanctions Policy) (BPAIAIAF), Diaspora & Expatriate Engagement (BPAIAIAI)

Keywords

• Diplomatic services
• Consular services
• Foreign policy
• International relations
• Visa services

Headquarters

HQ city

Baghdad

HQ country

Iraq

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq conducts Iraq's foreign policy and manages diplomatic relations with foreign governments and international organizations. It provides consular services to Iraqi citizens both domestically and abroad, including passport issuance, document authentication, visa processing, civil status documentation, and nationality certificates through approximately 90 embassies, 26 consulates general, and 3 permanent missions to international organizations.

Product overview

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq operates a web-based consular services platform offering electronic appointment booking (ICASS), transaction status inquiry, and comprehensive consular services including passport issuance/extension, authentication/attestation, visa services, and civil documentation (birth/death certificates, nationality certificates, marriage registration). The platform serves Iraqi citizens domestically through the central ministry in Baghdad and provincial authentication offices, as well as Iraqi expatriates through consular sections in missions abroad. The ministry also provides informational resources including publications, strategy documents, and news through its website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consular Services Portal (ICASS) Electronic appointment booking platform for consular services, enabling Iraqi citizens to schedule appointments at the Ministry's central authentication office, authorized provincial offices, and consular sections in Iraqi missions abroad.
• Transaction Inquiry Service (Istalam) Online portal enabling citizens to check the status of their consular applications and obtain information about their transactions.
• Passport Services Services for passport issuance, extension, replacement for lost or damaged passports, and transit documents for entry into Iraq, available to Iraqi citizens through the Ministry and its embassies/consulates worldwide.
• Authentication and Attestation Services Consular authentication services including document attestation, power of attorney authentication, and certification of official documents for use in Iraq or abroad.
• Visa, Certificates, and Nationality Services Comprehensive consular services including visa issuance, birth/death certificates, nationality certificates (including replacements), marriage/divorce registration, and non-conviction certificates.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• League of NationsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 October 1932Iraq became the first Arab country to join the League of Nations on October 3, 1932, following its independence from British mandate. This marked Iraq's entry into the international community as a sovereign state recognized by the global community.
• United Nations (UN) and its Specialized AgenciesflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq maintains active membership and engagement with the UN system, including the UN General Assembly, Security Council, specialized agencies (UNAMI, IAEA, UNIDO, UNHCR, etc.), and various UN programs and committees. The Ministry coordinates Iraq's participation in all UN-affiliated organizations and conferences.
• Arab LeagueflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq has a Permanent Mission to the Arab League headquartered in Cairo. The Arab Affairs Department coordinates Iraq's relations with Arab states and engagement with Arab League activities and conferences.
• Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq participates in OIC conferences at summit and foreign minister levels. The Ministry coordinates Iraq's engagement with the organization on political, economic, cultural, and humanitarian matters.
• Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq is an active member of the Non-Aligned Movement, participating in summit conferences and foreign minister meetings. The Ministry coordinates Iraq's positions and participation in NAM forums.
• European Union (EU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq maintains diplomatic relations with the EU as a bloc. The EU Delegation to Iraq is based in Baghdad. The Europe Department coordinates bilateral relations with EU member states and engagement with EU institutions.
• Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq and Saudi Arabia maintain close bilateral diplomatic relations. The Iraqi Embassy in Riyadh and Saudi Embassy in Baghdad coordinate bilateral cooperation. Recent engagements include high-level visits and agreements on political, economic, and security cooperation.
• State of KuwaitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq and Kuwait maintain bilateral diplomatic relations. Recent engagements include discussions on security cooperation, economic relations, electricity interconnection projects, and fishermen-related incidents in shared waters.
• Republic of TurkeyflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq maintains diplomatic relations with Turkey. The Iraqi Embassy in Ankara and consulates in Istanbul and Gaziantep coordinate bilateral relations. Topics include border issues, water resources, trade, and security cooperation.
• Islamic Republic of IranflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq and Iran maintain diplomatic relations. The Iraqi Embassy in Tehran and three consulates (Mashhad, Ahvaz, Kermanshah) coordinate bilateral cooperation. Topics include border issues, shared oil fields, water resources, and cultural exchanges.
• Hashemite Kingdom of JordancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJordan is an important neighbor and bilateral partner. The trilateral cooperation mechanism between Iraq, Jordan, and Egypt includes political, security, and economic cooperation committees.
• Republic of PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq and Portugal maintain bilateral diplomatic relations. Recent engagements include the reopening of the Portuguese Embassy in Baghdad, discussions on economic cooperation, energy, and investment opportunities.
• Republic of AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAustria maintains an embassy in Baghdad. Diplomatic engagements include ambassador farewell meetings and discussions on bilateral cooperation.
• Arab-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and IndustryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Chamber facilitates business connections between Portuguese companies and Iraqi market. The Iraqi Foreign Minister met with Chamber representatives to discuss investment opportunities in energy, gas, petrochemicals, agriculture, and housing sectors.
• International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq engages with IAEA on nuclear technology, non-proliferation, and disarmament matters. The Disarmament and Arms Control section coordinates Iraq's participation in related conferences and treaty adherence.
• Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq participates in CTBTO activities related to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation.
• Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq engages with OPCW on chemical weapons prohibition and disarmament matters.
• NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIraq has engaged with NATO on security cooperation, counter-terrorism, and defense capacity building. The Europe Department coordinates NATO-related matters.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• U.S. Department of State: The U.S. foreign ministry performs the same core mandate—diplomatic representation, treaty negotiation, and consular services for U.S. citizens abroad—across a comparable global embassy footprint. It is the most analogous peer in scale and scope.
• UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: Performs the same diplomatic and consular functions as Iraq's MFA, with global embassy coverage and comparable multilateral engagement; structurally the most analogous Western foreign ministry.
• Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Iraq's most prominent Gulf neighbor and bilateral partner; the Saudi foreign ministry executes near-identical functions (consular services, bilateral diplomacy, OIC/GCC engagement) for a comparable regional footprint.
• Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Fellow Arab League member hosting the Iraqi Permanent Mission to the Arab League in Cairo. The Egyptian MFA delivers identical services to a comparable Middle East/North Africa diaspora.
• Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs: A flagship bilateral partner (Iraq has consulates in Istanbul and Gaziantep). The Turkish MFA mirrors Iraq's organizational structure with bilateral/multilateral departments and a global consular network.
• Kuwaiti Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Iraq's southern neighbor with active joint committees on security, electricity, and shared waters. The Kuwaiti MFA performs near-identical bilateral and consular functions at a smaller scale.
• Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates: Partner in the Iraq–Jordan–Egypt trilateral mechanism. The Jordanian MFA mirrors Iraq's diaspora-facing consular mandate and shares overlapping regional security priorities.
• Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Iraq shares multiple consulates (Mashhad, Ahvaz, Kermanshah) and engages daily on border, energy, and cultural issues. The Iranian MFA executes identical bilateral and consular mandates and is a direct operational counterpart.

Broad incumbents

• United Nations Secretariat: Iraq coordinates with the UN via permanent missions in New York and Geneva. The UN Secretariat sets international norms and convenes multilateral diplomacy in which Iraq actively participates—broader in scope than any single member-state MFA.
• League of Arab States: Iraq maintains a Permanent Mission to the Arab League in Cairo. The League is the broader regional multilateral body that coordinates inter-Arab diplomacy, of which each member-state MFA is a constituent operator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCzRVHJZLdQ5tJHLnB-eM8_A
• Facebookfacebook.com/MOFA.IQ
• Instagraminstagram.com/mofa.gov.iq
• Xx.com/Iraqimofa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/i-love-israel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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