Guidance

Returning to Iraq and KRI (accessible, English)

Published 5 December 2025

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What assistance is provided?

Pre-departure information

Returning individuals can contact IRARA to discuss reintegration options in Iraq.

Short-term assistance

  • Airport reception (upon request)

  • Accommodation for up to five nights

  • Transportation to an address in-country

  • Care and food provision packs

  • Small cash assistance for immediate needs

Medium-term assistance

  • Assistance with finding and reuniting with family

  • Support with in-country documentation

  • Signposting to local services

  • Mental wellbeing and counselling (if required)

Long-term assistance

Access to a Returnee Education and Entrepreneurship Fund for:

  • Support with accessing the local job market

  • Support with setting up a business

  • Support with accessing vocational training or further education

  • Assistance with legal migration opportunities

Who can get support?

If you are an Iraqi national who has returned, or will be returned from the United Kingdom, IRARA can help you rebuild your life in Iraq.

This support is available for up to 12 months following your return to Iraq.

How to access support?

If you are currently in the UK, contact the UK IRARA office using the details below.

If you have already returned to Iraq, please contact the ETTC office in Erbil using the details below.

About the Programme:

The Home Office Returns Reintegration Programme assists the return and reintegration of people in the United Kingdom with no legal status or right to remain.

The programme offers a wide range of services, providing assistance on arrival and longer-term support for persons returning to Iraq.

About IRARA and ETTC

IRARA and ETTC are committed to helping individuals and families successfully resettle in Iraq.

IRARA partners with ETTC for the delivery of reintegration services in Iraq. ETTC has been implementing reintegration programmes, vocational training and good governance projects since 2009 and together with IRARA provides expert and individual reintegration support and guidance for those returning to Iraq.

Contact information in Iraq:

ETTC

Erbil

Nawroz Street - Next to Municipality No.6, Erbil

Baghdad

Al-Arsat –Babel Neighbourhood / Mahalla 929 – Zuqaq 7 – Building 21,
1st floor, Apartment NO. 2

Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5:30pm

Email: reintegration@irara.org

Telephone:

  • +964 750 457 2485
  • +964 750 423 5767
  • 964 773 593 38 65

IRARA in the UK

Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm

Telephone: +44 (0)1433 627 247

Email: reintegration@irara.org

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