Iraqi nationality law
| Iraqi Citizenship Act | |
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| Parliament of Iraq | |
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| Enacted by | Government of Iraq |
| Status: Current legislation | |
Iraqi nationality is transmitted by one's parents.[1]
History
The first nationality law was passed in 1924, and that year, on 6 August, all people within the bounds of Iraqi jurisdiction automatically acquired Iraqi citizenship.[2][citation needed]
Dual citizenship
Iraq recognizes dual nationality.
Travel freedom
In 2016, Iraqi citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 30 countries and territories. Thus, the Iraqi passport ranks 102nd in the world, according to the Visa Restrictions Index.
See also
References
- ^ Page 7, Article 18 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-11-28. Retrieved 2016-10-18.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Refworld | Law No. (46) of 1963 - Iraqi Nationality". Refworld. Retrieved 2015-11-02.
