[2][citation needed] 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.

Generally, the person seeking naturalisation is required to be an ethnic Arab, or otherwise married to an Iraqi man for not less than 5 years with residence within the country.

Naturalised citizens are required to take an oath of allegiance before a competent person authourised to receive the same within 90 days.

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.