Iraq - Consulate of India in Karbala

You are a Iraqi citizen or you are from India and are looking for information on the consulate of India in Karbala situated in Iraq. A consulate in Karbala could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of India. It all depends on the importance of Karbala and Iraq in the relationships with the government of India.


Sorry there is no consulate of India in Karbala !

However, India could have more than one consulate in Iraq besides Karbala.

When India has more consulates located in Iraq ouside of Karbala you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of India in Iraq of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Karbala are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of India in Iraq besides Karbala

Consulate General of India in Erbil, Iraq - 1010 Dream City - Erbil (Kurdistan) - 44001 - Iraq
Email: cg.erbil@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+964) 7517408588 - Website: cgierbil.gov.in

Or the embassy of India in Iraq

Indian Embassy in Bagdad, Iraq House No. 6, Zokak No. 25 Mohalla 306, Hay Al Maghrib P. O. Box 4114, Adhamiya Bagdad Iraq
Email: eoibaghdad@yahoo.com hoc.baghdad@mea.gov.in - Tel: (+964) 1-422 2016 (+964) 1-422 8419 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Karbala

Most consulates in Karbala need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of India in Karbala first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Karbala do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Iraq or India.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Karbala please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.