Iraq - Consulate of United Kingdom in Karbala

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


Sorry there is no consulate of United Kingdom in Karbala !

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

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

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom in Iraq besides Karbala

British Consulate General in Basra, Iraq Basra Air Station Basra Iraq
Email: basra.contact@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+964) 7400 248 868 - Website: ukiniraq.fco.gov.uk

British Consulate General in Erbil, Iraq Khanzad Hotel Shaqlawa Main Road Erbil Iraq
Email: enquiries.erbil@fco.gov.uk erbil.visaenquiries@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+964) 7508 237 415 - Website: ukiniraq.fco.gov.uk

Or the embassy of United Kingdom in Iraq

British Embassy in Bagdad, Iraq International Zone Bagdad Iraq
Email: baghdad.consularenquiries@fco.gov.uk baghdad.visasection@fco.gov.uk - Tel: (+964) 790 192 6280 - Website: ukiniraq.fco.gov.uk

Consulate Appointment in Karbala

Most consulates in Karbala need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

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.