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Iraqi nationality is transmitted by one's parents.
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
Iraqi General Directorate For Nationality
Nationality , UNHCR Guidance on Nationality Law
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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. According to Zainab Saleh, "The 1924 Iraqi Nationality Law and its amendments bring to light the haunted origins of Arab nationalism" by defining Iraqis of Persian descent as second-class citizens.Dual citizenship
Iraq recognizesdual nationality
Multiple/dual citizenship (or multiple/dual nationality) is a legal status in which a person is concurrently regarded as a national or citizen of more than one country under the laws of those countries. Conceptually, citizenship is focused on ...
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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
The Henley Passport Index (abbreviation: HPI) is a global ranking of countries according to the travel freedom enjoyed by the holders of that country's ordinary passport for its citizens. It started in 2006 as Henley & Partners Visa Restrictio ...
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See also
* Nationality law * Iraqi passport * Iraq National CardReferences
External links
Iraqi General Directorate For Nationality
Nationality , UNHCR Guidance on Nationality Law
{{Nationality laws Nationality law Law of Iraq Politics of Iraq Government of Iraq Human rights in Iraq *