Why do Iraqis have to get new visas? What's wrong with the ones they already have?

Question

I heard on NPR that Iraqis have to get new visas. That the ones that they already have a no good. Getting new visas would mean take a dangerous trip to Baghdad to get the new ones.

Why aren't the current visas good enough? What purpose would it make?

Answer 1

while the first answer is true about Iraqi passports, the international agreement requires a current flag and seal of sovergin nation government be on passports , and saddam's flag ain't current nor is the baath party seal.

Answer 2

who says baghDAD is dangerous?

maybe to get em' out of our country?

Answer 3

They are to ugly!