Prepared by:
Iraq Investment and Reconstruction Task Force
U.S. Department of Commerce
Washington, DC
This document provides the
best current information available, and will be updated periodically as
warranted. No endorsement of any products, services, organizations, companies,
information providers or content by the U.S. Department of Commerce is
intended or should be inferred.
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CONTENTS :
I. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO TRAVEL TO IRAQ
1. Are U.S. citizens permitted to travel to Iraq?
2. Is it safe to travel to Iraq?
3. Which security firms operate in Iraq?
4. Do you need a visa or permit to enter and travel through Iraq?
5. What is the status of Iraq’s airports?
6. Where are the major points of entry into Iraq?
7. What should I keep in mind when traveling by vehicle to Iraq?
8. What health precautions should I take before traveling to Iraq?
II. INFORMATION WHILE STAYING IN IRAQ
9. Are hotels open in Iraq?
10. Who can provide on-the-ground support with accommodations, logistics and
transportation?
11. Are credit cards accepted?
12. What are the electrical frequency and current requirements for Iraq?
13. Are consular services available to U.S. citizens visiting Iraq?
14. Who should I call in case of any emergency?
15. What medical facilities are available?
16. Are telecommunication services available?
17. What local or land transportation services are available in Iraq?
18. What currencies are accepted in Iraq?
19. Can I wire money into Iraq?
20. Where can I find maps of Iraq?
III. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO IRAQI TRAVEL TO THE U.S
21. Can Iraqis travel to the United States?
IV. GUIDE TO ACRONYMS
