Egypt issues travel guidance for citizens departing Iraq via Jordan amid regional tensions
Key Takeaways
- Egyptian Embassy in Baghdad warned Iraq-based citizens: follow Jordan departure procedures or risk denied exit.
- Egypt has been evacuating citizens stranded in various Arab countries amid mounting regional military escalation.
- Egyptian Embassy in Baghdad issued the guidance on 12 March 2026.
Evacuation advisory
BAGHDAD – 12 March 2026: The Egyptian Embassy in Baghdad has urged citizens planning to leave Iraq via Jordan to strictly follow departure procedures, warning that failure to comply could result in being denied exit.
“BAGHDAD – 12 March 2026: The Egyptian Embassy in Baghdad has urged citizens planning to leave Iraq via Jordan to strictly follow departure procedures, warning that failure to comply could result in being denied exit”
Egypt has been evacuating citizens stranded in various Arab countries who wish to return home amid a mounting military escalation in the Middle East.
Regional security context
Iran has continued daily drone and missile attacks on several regional neighbors with a significant US military presence, including Iraq and Jordan, in response to US‑Israeli strikes on Iranian cities since February 28.
Border approval and rules
The embassy said it obtained approval from Jordanian authorities for 173 Egyptian nationals to depart Iraqi territory through the Trebil/Karameh crossing linking Jordan and Iraq.
“BAGHDAD – 12 March 2026: The Egyptian Embassy in Baghdad has urged citizens planning to leave Iraq via Jordan to strictly follow departure procedures, warning that failure to comply could result in being denied exit”
The embassy emphasized that travelers must pass through the border crossing to leave Iraq on the same day they are scheduled to depart Jordan for Egypt.
Travelers must hold confirmed onward bookings from Amman to Cairo via Queen Alia Airport, or a ferry reservation from the Port of Aqaba, the embassy added.
Jordanian authorities will verify tickets to ensure passengers leave the country the same day.
Logistics and consular help
The embassy also advised citizens to coordinate with the designated bus operator for group transport from the border crossing to travel points and to avoid going to the crossing without prior arrangements.
Egypt’s consulate in Baghdad said it continues to receive departure requests from citizens through its 24‑hour hotline.
“BAGHDAD – 12 March 2026: The Egyptian Embassy in Baghdad has urged citizens planning to leave Iraq via Jordan to strictly follow departure procedures, warning that failure to comply could result in being denied exit”
A file photo of the Karameh crossing between Jordan and Iraq.
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