COVID-19 Information (AUGUST 16, 2020)

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COVID-19 Information (for updated information visit the CDC.gov)

The CDC’s Order requiring proof of vaccination for non-U.S. citizen nonimmigrants to travel to the United States is still in effect. For more information see Requirement for Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination for Air Passengers.

Check the CDC website for additional information and Frequently Asked Questions.

Entry and Exit Requirements

Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens?  No.
Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry?  No.
Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No.

Quarantine Information 

COVID-19 Testing

Are PCR and/or antigen tests available for U.S. citizens in Iraq? Yes.
If so, are test results reliably available within 72 hours? Yes.
- Test results are generally provided in hard copy and electronic formats and may be available in English and Arabic.
Public hospitals throughout Iraq are offering COVID-19 testing. In addition, the following private labs can do same-day PCR testing results and are authorized by the Government of Iraq to provide tests to those intending to travel.
Testing Facilities:

- The Al-Istishari Medical Lab
  - Located next to Al-Yarmook Hospital emergency entrance, Al Qadisiyah area, Baghdad
  - Phone: +964-771-100-0881
  - Hours: Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:00 am, Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

- Iraqi Kurdistan Region
  - Mala Fandi Hospital
    - Located in 52 GQ, Highway 07, Erbil
    - Phone: +964-750-980-1376 or +964-760-449-6560
    - Hours: Saturday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 12:00 am, Friday from 08:00 am to 02:00 pm

Additional Resources
- Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
- CDC page on COVID-19
- Travel.State.Gov Iraq Country Information and Travel Advisory page

U.S. Embassy & Consulate
in Iraq