Establish Iraqi consulate in Cardiff to improve accessibility for the community

The Government should work with the Iraqi authorities to set up a consulate in Cardiff, providing essential consular services such as document processing, passport renewals, and legal assistance.

Last fetched 18 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk

Signatures

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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000

Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000

Petition progress2 events · Mar – Apr 2025

08 APR 2025
Petition rejected
irrelevant
We can only accept petitions about things the UK Government or Parliament are directly responsible for. Decisions about where to seek to set up Iraqi consulates are a matter for the Iraq Government, not the UK Government or Parliament. We also can’t accept petitions that request action at a local level. You could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this. You can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP And you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/
11 MAR 2025
Petition created

Background

Many Iraqis in Wales and surrounding areas struggle to access consular services due to distance, travel costs, and overcrowding in London. A Cardiff consulate would ease these challenges, improve service availability, and ensure equal access to essential documentation and support.