Iraq not issuing exit visas-KBR employees stranded again
I have been inundated with emails regarding the fact the Government of Iraq is not issuing exit visas (the stamp in your passport as you are leaving a country). This means they are stuck in Iraq! For those who have R&R ‘s scheduled it totally sucks. I lived for my R&R’s. I know how disappointing it would be to be told it is canceled or postponed.
The emails I’ve received are from KBR employees, but I can’t imagine the Iraqi Government is just singling out KBR employees…. or are they.
I guess things are backing up at KBR’s Baghdad Transit Center (BTC). That’s a hell of a place to get stranded.
From what I can tell so far, this does not affect entrance visas for those coming back from R&R but I have to confirm that.
I have sent out emails to “those in the know”, as I learn more I will update this post.
If you get any new information let me know.
Friday, October 22nd 2010 at 7:36 pm |
No one is stranded.
Saturday, October 23rd 2010 at 5:42 am |
Thanks for the comment. Maybe stranded was too strong of word. They were asked to go back to their camps so that BTC would not be so congested.
Are you saying everything is back to normal and everyone is coming and going as required?
Monday, October 25th 2010 at 3:45 am |
No American worker has to be stranded, they can fly MIL Air…..
Saturday, October 23rd 2010 at 3:04 am |
I just received exit visas for 8 of my guys today and to the best of my knowledge there has been no stoppage in issuing exit visas… Why would anyone care if KBR people “left” the country..
Saturday, October 23rd 2010 at 5:40 am |
The complaints I got were from KBR employees. I’m glad your company is not affected. I’m not sure what it going on. I remember when the Iraqi Government shut down KBR’s charters and people were stuck in Dubai and BTC. Who knows why the Iraqi Government does anything that they do.
Thanks for the info.
Saturday, October 23rd 2010 at 10:46 am |
They are traveling again.
KBR paid off the right “Official”?
Saturday, October 23rd 2010 at 2:40 pm |
WOO HOO!
Enjoy those R&R’s
Let me know if things change.
Saturday, October 23rd 2010 at 8:43 am |
Probably someone from KBR didn’t submit on a timely basis. When the Iraqi government shut down the charters it was a licensing issue. Once it was fixed they started flying again. The rest of us without the magic lanyard just bought a ticket like a normal person and continued to fly. The Airport in Baghdad functions on a fairly normal level and the security is tighter than anything I have ever experienced anywhere else.
Saturday, October 23rd 2010 at 10:28 pm |
Last I heard from my bro-n-law, on 10/22 @ about 1400 my time(central), he was still stuck. He does work for KBR.
Sunday, October 24th 2010 at 11:03 am |
my husband works for KBR…just got his exit visa and is on his way home…whoo hooo!
Sunday, October 24th 2010 at 11:06 am |
AWESOME!! Thanks for updating us. Enjoy your time with him!
Wednesday, October 27th 2010 at 5:39 pm |
Probably not the best forum for this question but I know someone might be able to answer this ..I am trying to find out what contracts Louis Berger Group has in Iraq. I have been in Afghanistan but never in Iraq .They have a posting that I am interested in but am leary without some knowledge on them and what support role they are playing.I am trying to do some home work before I commit to going back to Afghanistan .I have had some rest and am trying to get prepared to get back to work
Thursday, October 28th 2010 at 12:11 am |
I worked for them before in another country. If you quit or are terminated you pay your way home. Also, after boots on the ground they will say you must wear collared shirts and have a cell phone. No one was re-imbursed as there was always a problem with the forms turned in. Stay away from barbara Phillips or a Mary something!!!
Thursday, February 9th 2012 at 6:00 pm |
Can anyone please tell me if Iraq has issued exit visas since the new year? I heard they are at a standstill