Visa Requirements for Iraq

Instant Visa policy lookup for Iraq

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 1 country can travel to Iraq without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

Visa On Arrival

Visa to travel in Iraq can be obtained at airports and other borders crossings for Passport holders of 6 countries.

  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On ArrivalWhen arriving at Basra International Airport or Al Najaf International Airport.
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On ArrivalVisa on arrival when arriving at Al Najaf International Airport, Erbil International Airport or Sulaimaniyah International Airport or Basra International Airport.
  • Oman PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On ArrivalVisa on arrival at Al Najaf International Airport or Basra International Airport.
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .When arriving at Al Najaf International Airport, Erbil International Airport, Sulaimaniyah International Airport or Basra International Airport.
    You can apply for an e-Visa (30 days) to visit the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .When arriving at Basra International Airport or Al Najaf International Airport.
    You can apply for an e-Visa (30 days) to visit the Iraqi Kurdistan Region.
  • Yemen PermalinkShow on map
    Visa On Arrival

eVisa

Passport holders for 52 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Iraq.

eVisa / On Arrival

On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / authorization is available to passport holders of 45 countries to travel to Iraq.

  • Aruba PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Australia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 60 daysRequirement updated , remarks Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq.
  • Austria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .Visa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports valid for Iraqi Kurdistan only.
  • Canada PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 60 daysRequirement updated , remarks Canadian citizens can now obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq’s airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of USD 75.
    The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq due to the volatile security situation.
  • China PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 60 daysRequirement updated , remarks
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .Visa on arrival for 30 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .Visa on arrival for 15 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.
  • Faroe Islands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Finland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .Visa on arrival for 60 days at any entry point.
  • France PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Germany PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .
  • Greece PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Greenland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .Irish citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq's airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of 75 USD.
  • Italy PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated .Visa is issued in any port of entry.
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Malaysia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks Malaysians can obtain a visa upon arrival for a maximum of 30 days if they arrive at Baghdad International Airport.
    eVisa may also be obtained online prior to departure.
  • Malta PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 60 daysRequirement updated .The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Iraq (including the Kurdistan region) due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation, the ongoing thread of terrorism, violent extremism and organised crime.
  • Niue PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 60 daysRequirement updated .The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Iraq (including the Kurdistan region) due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation, the ongoing thread of terrorism, violent extremism and organised crime.
  • Poland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Puerto Rico PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks Visa on arrival at any port of entry.
  • Romania PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .Visa 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.
  • Russia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq.
  • Saint Martin (Netherlands) PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysOn 15 March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing EU citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point.
  • Spain PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .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.
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated .
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated .Visa on arrival when arriving at Basra International Airport, Al Najaf International Airport, Erbil International Airport or Sulaimaniyah International Airport.
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 daysRequirement updated , remarks British citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Iraq's airports, land and sea crossings for 60 days, for a fee of USD 75.
    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 map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks Visa on arrival at any port of entry.
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRequirement updated , remarks Visa on arrival at any port of entry.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Iraq, passport holders of 123 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Iraq. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

Entry Refused

Disagreements between Iraq and 2 countries have imposed restrictions in traveling to Iraq.

  • Israel PermalinkShow on map
    Entry RefusedRemarks updated .Admission refused on entry and transit.
    Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    Defined as an enemy state under Israeli law.
    Exception: Admission for Israeli citizens is allowed in Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on map
    Entry RefusedRemarks updated .Since 2004, it has been recommended to refrain from entering Iraq due to the danger of Al Qaeda, and since August 7, 2007, penalties have been introduced for Koreans entering Iraq.
    Separately, according to Iraqi policy, visitors can enter Iraq with visa on arrival and e-Visa.

Information last checked on . Requirements last changed on .