As Iraq’s diplomatic representation in the UK, the Embassy of Iraq in London handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | 21 Queens Gate, London SW7 5JE, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7590 7650 |
| lonemb@mofa.gov.iq | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Head of Mission | Salih al Timimi, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Address | 3 Elvaston Place SW7 5QH |
| Telephone | +44 20 7590 9220 |
| consulate@iqembassy.co.uk |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Consular Section: Monday-Friday 10.00-13.00. Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Iraqi public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The consular section has its own address: 3 Elvaston Place SW7 5QH.
Who runs the Iraqi Embassy?
Salih al Timimi heads the embassy as ambassador; the FCDO list gives 23 January 2026 as the start date. The London Diplomatic List names 43 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission. Iraq also has career consular offices in Glasgow and Manchester. One honorary consulate supports Iraqi citizens elsewhere in the UK.
Consular services
Depending on where you live, consular matters may also be handled by: Consulate General Glasgow (Scotland); Consulate General Manchester (Greater Manchester).
Other consulates and embassies in the United Kingdom
184 other countries are represented in the United Kingdom, among them: Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (high commission), Japan (embassy), Jordan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (high commission), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Kyrgyzstan (embassy), Laos (embassy), Latvia (embassy), Lebanon (embassy), Lesotho (high commission), Liberia (embassy), Libya (embassy), Liechtenstein (honorary), North Korea (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on UK bank holidays.
Emergency assistance
Consular staff can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but cannot cover costs or interfere with UK authorities. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
Diplomatic missions of Iraq in the United Kingdom
Iraq in the United Kingdom
Measured in a straight line from London, the nearest other Iraqi office is the Consulate General in Manchester (about 260 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from London.
- London – Embassy of Iraq (this page)
- Glasgow (550 km) – Consulate General
- Manchester (260 km) – Consulate General
- Manchester (260 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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