Iraq | New payment process for health insurance

The Iraqi government implemented a new payment process for visitors accessing the National Electronic Insurance Platform.

Key Points:

• The National Electronic Insurance Platform streamlines the provision of health insurance for visitors, arrivals and residents in Iraq.
• The health insurance fee will now be paid electronically when applying through the E-Visa system and no additional fees will be required at entry points for visa activation, as the health insurance fee includes the visa activation charge.

Additional Information: The Iraqi government created a new electronic platform last year for E-Visas, specifically for visit visas for business. The government’s broader plan is to modernize and streamline the visa process and automate public services to reduce delays and improve the entry experience. The new payment process within the National Electronic Insurance Platform is designed to simplify procedures and improve the efficiency of the electronic visa system.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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