Visa Requirements for Iraq
Instant Visa policy lookup for Iraq
Visa On Arrival
Visa to travel in Iraq can be obtained at airports and other borders crossings for Passport holders of 31 countries.
- Aruba PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysVisa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
On the 15th of March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing EU citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point. - Australia PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 DaysAustralian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq’s airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of 75 US Dollar.
Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq. - Bahrain PermalinkShow on mapVisa On ArrivalWhen arriving at Basra International Airport or Al Najaf International Airport.
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysVisa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports valid for Iraqi Kurdistan only.
- Canada PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysCanadian citizens can now obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq’s airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of 75 US Dollar.
Visa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports. - China PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 days
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- Faroe Islands PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival
- Finland PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysVisa on arrival for 60 days at any entry point.
- France PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysVisa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
On the 15th of March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing EU citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point. - Germany PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysVisa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
On the 15th of March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing EU citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point. - Greenland PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on mapVisa On ArrivalVisa on arrival when arriving at Al Najaf International Airport, Erbil International Airport or Sulaimaniyah International Airport or Basra International Airport .
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival30 daysValid for 30 days
Visa is issued in any port of entry - Netherlands PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysVisa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
On the 15th of March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing EU citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point. - New Zealand PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 days* New Zealand citizens can now obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq’s airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of 75 US Dollar.
- Niue PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 days* New Zealand citizens can now obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq’s airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of 75 US Dollar.
- Oman PermalinkShow on mapVisa On ArrivalVvisa on arrival at Al Najaf International Airport or Basra International Airport .
- Poland PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysVisa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
On the 15th of March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing EU citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point. - Portugal PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysVisa on arrival at approved land, sea and air border crossings.
Visa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan. - Puerto Rico PermalinkShow on mapVisa On ArrivalFor 60 daysUs citizens can apply for on-arrival visas at approved land, sea and air border crossings.
- Qatar PermalinkShow on mapVisa On ArrivalWhen arriving at Al Najaf International Airport, Erbil International Airport, Sulaimaniyah International Airport or Basra International Airport.
- Russia PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysDue to safety concerns, Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq.
- Saint Martin (Netherlands) PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysVisa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
On the 15th of March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing EU citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point. - Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on mapVisa On ArrivalWhen arriving at Basra International Airport or Al Najaf International Airport.
- Spain PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysVisa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
On 15 March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing EU citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point. - United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on mapVisa On ArrivalVisa on arrival when arriving at Basra International Airport, Al Najaf International Airport, Erbil International Airport or Sulaimaniyah International Airport.
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on mapVisa On Arrival60 daysBritish citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq's airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of US$75.
Visa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
On 15 March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing British citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point. - United States Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on mapVisa On ArrivalFor 60 daysUs citizens can apply for on-arrival visas at approved land, sea and air border crossings.
- United States of America PermalinkShow on mapVisa On ArrivalFor 60 daysUs citizens can apply for on-arrival visas at approved land, sea and air border crossings.
Pre-arranged Visa Required
Prior to arrival at Iraq, passport holders of 194 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Iraq. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Albania PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Algeria PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Argentina PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Armenia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Austria PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required15 daysVisa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Brazil PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Cayman Islands PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Chad PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Chile PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Colombia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Congo PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Cyprus PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required15 daysVisa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required30 daysVisa on arrival for 30 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Dominica PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Egypt PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Estonia PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Falkland Islands PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Fiji PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Gabon PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Gambia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Georgia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Ghana PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Gibraltar PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Greece PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
- Grenada PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Guam PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Guernsey PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Guinea PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Guyana PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Haiti PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Heard and McDonald Islands PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Honduras PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Hong Kong PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Hungary PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Iceland PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
- India PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredAs of July 2014, due to safety concerns, Indonesian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq.
- Iran PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredIssued free of charge in Iraqi's embassies or consulates.
- Ireland PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival is available at Sulaimaniyah and Erbil airports and stays are limited to 15 days, with an extension of stay possible.
- Isle of Man PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Japan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Jordan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Kenya PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Laos PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Liberia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Libya PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required15 daysVisa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Macedonia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Madagascar PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Malawi PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Maldives PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredVisa can be obtained on arrival if the passwort holder is arriving in the province of Kurdistan.
- Mali PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Malta PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Mexico PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Morocco PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Myanmar PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Nauru PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Nepal PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Niger PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Norfolk Island PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- North Korea PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Northern Mariana Islands PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Norway PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Palau PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Palestine PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Panama PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Philippines PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Romania PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Réunion PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Saint Barthélemy PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Saint Helena PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Serbia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Slovakia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Somalia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- South Africa PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Sudan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Suriname PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Sweden PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredVisa on Arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports. Only valid for the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, a visa is required for other parts of the Republic of Iraq.
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Syria PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Taiwan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Thailand PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required15 daysVisa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Togo PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Tokelau PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
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- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Turkey PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredVisa not required for 15 days if arriving through Erbil International Airport or Sulaymaniyah International Airport.
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Uganda PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on mapVisa RequiredHolders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Iraq.
This restriction does not apply at airport Erbil. - Uruguay PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Vatican PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Wallis and Futuna Islands PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Yemen PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Zambia PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on mapVisa Required
Entry Refused
Disagreements between Iraq and 4 countries have imposed restrictions in traveling to Iraq.
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on mapEntry RefusedAdmission refused from 14 Aug 2019, except transit is possible
- Israel PermalinkShow on mapEntry RefusedExcept for Iraqi Kurdistan, part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
Nationals of Israel can only enter Iraq via the following airports: Erbil (EBL) or Sulaymaniyah (ISU).
Defined as an enemy state under Israeli law. - Italy PermalinkShow on mapEntry RefusedAdmission refused due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Italy
- South Korea PermalinkShow on mapEntry RefusedAs of 2007, due to threats by Al-Qaeda, South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Iraq.
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