Complete Guide To Obtaining An Iraqi Car Exit Book

For Iraqi vehicle owners planning to travel abroad with their personal cars, obtaining an international vehicle exit book (commonly known as "Defter Khroujiya") is a mandatory legal prerequisite. This process ensures that the vehicle is officially cleared by national customs authorities for temporary export. The entire procedure is centralized at the Abu Ghraib Customs Division, where applicants must navigate a specific sequence of administrative stations to secure their documentation. Knowing these steps in advance can significantly streamline what is typically a multi-day bureaucratic process.

The 12 Official Steps at the Exit Division

The vehicle clearing process follows a strict 12-step administrative sequence within the customs department:

1. Incoming Registry (Warda): Your initial application and personal identification documents are officially registered into the department's system.
2. Director’s Initial Approval: The head of the division reviews the initial request and authorizes the start of the transaction.
3. Computer Database Verification: The vehicle’s records are checked against national databases to ensure there are no legal restrictions or outstanding fines.
4. Physical Inspection (Al-Kashf): Customs inspectors physically examine the car to verify its condition and specifications.
5. Valuation and Estimation (Al-Takhmeen): Specialized officers estimate the current market value of the vehicle to determine processing fees.
6. The Treasury (Al-Sandooq): This is where the calculated financial duties are paid securely.
7. Official Letter Printing: The department prints the required formal exit letters and transit documentation.
8. Specialized Officer Review: A dedicated customs officer reviews the compiled file for compliance.
9. Auditing (Al-Tadeeq): A secondary auditor verifies all calculations, stamps, and signatures for absolute precision.
10. Notary Public (Kateb Adel): The transaction receives official legal notarization to prevent fraud.
11. Director’s Final Signature: The head of the division signs off on the completed documentation package.
12. Book Issuance: The vehicle owner officially receives the finalized international exit book.

Associated Costs and Key Requirements

To initiate this transaction, the vehicle owner must bring all original personal identification documents and the official vehicle registration card. The pricing structure relies heavily on the vehicle's estimated value; the customs department charges a fee of 3,000 IQD for every one million IQD of the car’s appraised value. Additionally, an official government receipt fee of 61,000 IQD is added to the final total.

Crucially, all payments within the Abu Ghraib Customs Division must be processed digitally using an approved electronic Master Card, as cash payments are no longer accepted. Applicants should expect the entire process to span approximately two business days, as high daily volumes of vehicles can cause significant queuing at individual stations. For more comprehensive guides on regional vehicle regulations, please check out our website for the latest updates.