Iraqi Passport Renewal in Canada 2026 - Electronic Passport, Ottawa Embassy & Requirements
Complete consular guidance, 2026 fee schedules in CAD/USD, required Canadian immigration proofs (PR card / Work Permit / Study Permit), and service centers in Canadian cities.
Consular Authority & Provider
Applicants must book an appointment via the Embassy's consular system and present themselves in person at 189 Laurier Avenue East in Ottawa for biometric photo and fingerprint capture.
2026 Official Consular Fee Schedule
| Service Category | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Iraqi Electronic Passport — Ordinary Issuance / Re-Issuance | $Fee verified directly at Embassy CAD | Current electronic passport system (biometric enrollment in Ottawa). Fee must be confirmed with the consular section at time of booking. |
| Travel Document (جواز مرور) | $3 USD (~$4.25 CAD) | Official published fee for emergency travel document valid for 6 months, single journey strictly to return to Iraq. |
| Historical Series-A Passport (Discontinued) | $Discontinued CAD | Ordinary Series-A processing halted in January 2025. The historical $20 USD overseas fee is obsolete. |
* Fees are subject to consular adjustments based on foreign exchange rates. Additional courier return fees (e.g. Canada Post Xpresspost) apply where delivery is requested.
Proof of Legal Status in Canada
Foreign diplomatic missions in Canada require applicants to establish lawful presence or address in Canada prior to accepting a passport renewal dossier:
- Canadian residential address document (Provincial driver's licence, provincial photo card, or official utility bill showing Canadian residence).
- Proof of lawful status in Canada (Canadian PR card, Work Permit, Study Permit, or Canadian citizenship certificate / passport for dual nationals).
- A Canadian address document is explicitly mandated under Embassy consular regulations.
Required Submission Checklist
- Embassy appointment booking confirmation and electronic passport application receipt.
- Unified National Card (البطاقة الوطنية الموحدة) or electronic civil record extract (صورة قيد إلكترونية) — original + colour copy.
- Alternative identity documents (if Unified Card is unavailable): Original Iraqi Civil Status ID and Iraqi Nationality Certificate (with colour copies).
- Current or expired Iraqi passport (original + colour copy of data pages).
- Proof of Canadian residential address (driver's licence or provincial ID).
- Canadian legal status document (PR card, work permit, study permit, or Canadian passport).
- Recent passport photographs conforming to Embassy specifications.
- Payment of consular fee according to active Embassy instructions.
- Prepaid tracked return envelope (Canada Post Xpresspost) if return by courier is permitted.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Confirm Electronic Passport System
The Embassy of Iraq in Ottawa issues biometric electronic passports (الجواز الإلكتروني). The older Series-A paper passport process was discontinued in January 2025.
Verify Iraqi Civil Identity Documents
Obtain or prepare your Unified National Card (البطاقة الوطنية الموحدة) or electronic civil record extract. If unavailable, gather your original Civil Status ID and Nationality Certificate.
Prepare Your Current Iraqi Passport
Have your existing passport ready for inspection. If the passport was lost or stolen, obtain a Canadian police report first.
Gather Canadian Residence & Status Proof
Prepare a valid Canadian address document (driver's licence or provincial photo card) and Canadian immigration document (PR card, permit, or Canadian passport).
Book an Appointment via the Embassy Portal
Access the Embassy of Iraq's official appointment portal (mofa.gov.iq/ottawa) and select the electronic passport service.
Attend In-Person Enrolment in Ottawa
Travel to the Embassy at 189 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON on your scheduled date and time with all original documents.
Complete Biometric Capture
Undergo digital facial photography, electronic fingerprinting, and digital signature capture at the consular workstation.
Pay the Prescribed Consular Fee
Pay the required fee following the Embassy's accepted payment instructions at the consular counter.
Receive Application Tracking Reference
Obtain your official transaction receipt and tracking number to monitor processing status with the Embassy.
Receive Your New Electronic Passport
Collect your newly printed biometric passport or receive it via secure courier as instructed by the Embassy.
Consular Jurisdictions Across Canada
The Embassy of Iraq in Ottawa holds nationwide consular jurisdiction across all Canadian provinces and territories.
Covers: All Canadian provinces and territories (Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, PEI, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut).
Important Consular Warnings
- Do not use Series A as the current Iraqi passport category; the Embassy officially stopped ordinary Series-A passport processing in January 2025 and launched the Electronic Passport (الجواز الإلكتروني).
- Do not describe Iraqi passport renewal as a mail-in service; biometric electronic passports mandate in-person enrollment at the Embassy in Ottawa.
- Do not use the historical US$20 overseas fee as the current 2026 Ottawa fee; electronic passport tariffs must be verified directly with the Embassy.
- The Embassy address is 189 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 7N3. Do not use the outdated 189 Daly Avenue address.
- The Unified National Card (البطاقة الوطنية الموحدة) is the preferred document and replaces both the Civil Status ID and Nationality Certificate.
- Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, and Edmonton do NOT have permanent Iraqi consulates; they are served via periodic temporary consular outreach delegations.
- The Travel Document (جواز مرور, $3 USD fee) is an emergency 6-month single-entry document to return to Iraq, NOT a regular passport renewal.
- Ensure all personal details match your official Iraqi civil registry exactly; name or birth record discrepancies will halt passport printing in Baghdad.
- Do not book international travel until the new electronic passport is physically in your hands.
Service Centers & Consulates Across Canada
Embassy of the Republic of Iraq (Consular Section)
189 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa, ON K1N 7N3
Frequently Asked Questions
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