Basra Essentials
The practical layer under every trip: money and exchange rates, SIM cards and connectivity, visas and paperwork, climate and what to wear, and your first 24 hours on the ground. Specifics are only stated when we can source them — otherwise we tell you exactly who to ask.
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First 24 hours in Basra: a practical checklist
An ordered checklist for your first day in Basra: visa paperwork, SIM cards, cash, transport from the airport, and the mistakes arrivals make most.
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Money in Basra: dinar, cash, cards, exchange
How to pay for things in Basra: dinar denominations, official vs market exchange rates, where to change dollars, and the real state of cards and ATMs.
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