Is an apostille enough for Iraq?

No. Iraq is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so the document needs the full legalisation chain from the Chamber of Commerce to the Iraqi embassy.

What does Iraq legalisation cost?

Commercial documents from €385 per document. The price includes our €100 service fee and the official fees, and the embassy charges €160 per original for other documents. The Certificate of Origin price is confirmed on request. Official fees may change.

Why do I need to send a copy of the document first?

From the copy we check that the document qualifies for the chain as it is, and we confirm the price and timeline before you mail the originals. This avoids wasted mailings and rejections.

Does the chain actually work?

Yes. The chain (Chamber of Commerce → DVV → Embassy of Iraq) has been verified on a real assignment, including the legalisation of an ISO 13485 certificate.

What do I send first and how do I deliver the originals?

First send a PDF copy by email or through the form. We check that the document qualifies for the chain and confirm the price and timing. Only then post the originals or bring them to our office (Tehtaankatu 12, Helsinki, Mon–Fri 09–17, no appointment).

Legalisation · Iraq

Document legalisation for Iraq

Iraq requires full legalisation. An apostille is not enough.

We handle the full legalisation chain Iraq requires, from the Chamber of Commerce endorsement to the Iraqi embassy's stamp. The chain has been verified on real assignments.

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Process

The Iraq legalisation chain

01
Chamber of Commerce
The Finnish Chamber of Commerce endorses the original commercial document.
02
Signatory competence (DVV)
DVV confirms the competence of the Chamber of Commerce representative.
03
Embassy of Iraq
The Embassy of Iraq in Helsinki performs the final legalisation.

In short

Legalisation for Iraq: the key facts

Apostille: Not enough. Iraq is not in the Hague Convention.
Chain: Chamber of Commerce, DVV (confirmation of the Chamber representative's competence), Iraqi Embassy in Helsinki. There is no foreign ministry stage.
Price: Commercial documents from €385 per document, including the €100 service fee and the official fees. Certificate of origin on request.
Embassy fee: Certificate of origin €100, other documents €160 per document. Official fees can change.
Start: PDF copy first, originals only after the price and timing are confirmed.
Verified: The chain is verified on a real case (ISO 13485 certificate).

Documents

Most common documents for Iraq

Certificates of Origin
Commercial invoices
ISO certificates (e.g. ISO 13485)
Company and registry documents
Contracts and powers of attorney

Important: the chain starts at the Chamber of Commerce

Iraq is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille is not enough. For commercial documents the chain starts with the Chamber of Commerce endorsement before DVV and the embassy. The wrong order sends the document back to square one.

Prices

Legalisation for Iraq, prices

Commercial documents (ISO certificates, invoices, company documents): from €385 / document
Certificate of Origin: price on request

The price includes our €100 service fee and the official fees (Chamber of Commerce, DVV and embassy). Official fees may change. Send a PDF copy of the document before mailing the originals and we confirm the price and timeline.

Reduced service fees may be available when several documents are submitted together for the same legalisation route. The exact quotation is confirmed after document review.

See legalisation prices for other countries and how the service works on the main legalisation page.

Legalisation prices

Good to know

Iraq legalisation in practice

Commercial documents go through the Chamber of Commerce

Documents legalised for Iraq are typically corporate: Certificates of Origin, commercial invoices, ISO certificates and company documents. The chain differs from other countries in that it starts with the Finnish Chamber of Commerce endorsement; only then follow DVV and the Embassy of Iraq in Helsinki.

We have verified the chain on real assignments, for example the legalisation of an ISO 13485 quality certificate. We know step by step what form the document must be in and what each authority requires.

Price and how it proceeds

The embassy fee is €100 for a Certificate of Origin and €160 for other documents such as commercial invoices and ISO certificates. Our published package prices include these official fees and our €100 service fee, and official fees may change.

Send a PDF copy of the document by email before mailing the originals. We review the whole package, confirm the price and timeline, and then handle the entire chain for you.

FAQ

Questions about Iraq legalisation

Information verified on August 12, 2026. Visa rules, fees and processing times can change without notice. We confirm the current requirements for every assignment.

Official sources: Finland Chamber of Commerce (kauppakamari.fi) · Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs (mofa.gov.iq)

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