Visa Requirements for Iraqi Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Iraq
Visa Not Required
10 destinations allow visa-free entry to Iraqi citizens.
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 daysVisa free for a maximum stay of 6 months for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 months
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeVisa cancellation between Iran and Iraq came into force on October 26, 2021.
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- Suriname PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysAn entrance fee of USD 50 or EUR 50 must be paid online prior to arrival.
Multiple entry e-Visa is also available. - Syria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-FreeNational card valid
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free15 daysVisa not required for 15 days.
- Zambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysFor tourism purposes only.
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 12 destinations for passport holders of Iraq.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Comoros PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysExtendable for 3 months.
- Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival60 days
- Maldives PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysAvailable at Bosaso, Galcaio and Mogadishu airports.
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
Iraqi passport allows entry to 36 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysVisa free for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaHolders of an application for a tourist visa can obtain a visa on arrival.
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Botswana PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisaPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapeVisaOnline visa application available.
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 daysPassenger with a letter (Visa Volant) issued by the Ministry of Interior and Security can obtain a visa on arrival.
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Hong Kong PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysApplications can be submitted up to 90 days prior to travel and must be submitted at least 3 days in advance.
eTA fee is USD 32.50.
Proof of reservation at the hotel where visitors plan to stay is required (if staying with friends, an invitation letter is also acceptable).
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries. - Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via Manas International Airport or Osh Airport or through land crossings with China (at Irkeshtam and Torugart), Kazakhstan (at Ak-jol, Ak-Tilek, Chaldybar, Chon-Kapka), Tajikistan (at Bor-Dobo, Kulundu, Kyzyl-Bel) and Uzbekistan (at Dostuk).
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Nigeria PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysHolders of written e-Visa approval issued by Immigration Authority can obtain a visa on arrival, provided holding a visa application form and e-Visa application payment receipt and holding an invitation letter from Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities.
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days / 3 monthsOnline Visa eligible.
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysVisitors may apply for a visa online under the "Tourist - Own Itinerary" category.
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisitors may apply for a visa on the Hayya website.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsApplication can be submitted up to 30 days before travel.
Visitors must upload a reservation confirmation(s) for each visitor's location of stay in Seychelles.
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if coming from endemic countries.
Payment of the fee (EUR 10) by credit or debit card.
Valid for one journey only and it expires once exit the country. - Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- South Sudan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaObtainable online.
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. - São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisaHolders of a visa issued by the United States or a Schengen area member state do not require a visa for stays up to 15 days.
- Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 daysPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Uganda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 monthsDetermined at the port of entry.
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.
Prearranged visa obtained online through travel agencies available at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc or Da Nang airports.
Phú Quốc – visa exemption for up to 30 days. - Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
eVisa / On Arrival
For 5 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Iraq.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days / 30 daysThe standard visitor visa allows a stay of 60 days within any 6-month period.
Visa fees (for Standard visitor visa):
SAARC - USD 35
Non SAARC - USD 75
e-Visa categories will be charged an additional USD 18.50 service fee.
If transiting from any of the Sri Lankan airports, An e-Visa is exempted (2 day transit period).
Pre-arranged Visa Required
131 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Iraq. This requirement may be waived off if Iraqi citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states.
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Austria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belgium PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for 30 days if holding multiple-entry visa issued by Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland (Rep.), Monaco, Romania, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State.
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states.
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports.
- Congo PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required if passengers have a V.I.P invitation letter.
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of the United States and Canada.
- Croatia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCroatia embassy in Baghdad.
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredEligible to travel to Cuba with a tourist card only without visa if hold a valid visa or permanent residence permit issued by Canada, the United States or an EU member state.
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states.
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States and Canada.
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIraqi citizens with visa or residence cards from Europe or the United States, Canada, Britain and Australia can visit Egypt without a visa.
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCredit card payment transactions are not accepted when applying for e-Visa.
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required if Passengers traveling as tourists on a charter flight.
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIraqi citizens can apply for visa at the Greek Embassy in Baghdad
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guyana PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredThose travelling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days provided holding a letter of invitation from sponsor or host.
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- India PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIraqi citizens can apply for visa at the Indian embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil.
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIraqi citizens can apply for visa at the Indonesian embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil.
- Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIraqi citizens can apply for visa at the Japanese Embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil.
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival if having an official "Businessmen card" issued by Jordan or an official letter confirming the attendance to a conference or workshop.
Visa on arrival holding a residence permit issued by a country whose citizens can obtain a visa on arrival(except Lebanon) for 1 month maximum stay.
Visa on arrival if traveling for medical treatment for Female or Male older than 50 years and younger than 15 years. - Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisitors arriving from a country without Kazakh representation and holding an invitation letter, can obtain a single entry visa on arrival for a max. stay of 1 month.
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers with a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure can collect their original visa at immigration counter.
- Laos PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Latvia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Macau PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 15 days for valid visa holders of the Schengen Area member states.
- Mali PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and Japan.
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredCitizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.
Invitation letter holders may apply for a visa electronically. - Monaco PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States.
- Morocco PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers with a letter of approval issued by the Ministry of Hotels and Tourism can obtain a visa on arrival
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIraqi S series passports are unacceptable, and visas will not be endorsed in them.
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. - Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 90 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states, the United States and Canada.
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.
- Paraguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIraqi citizens can apply for visa at the Indian embassy in Baghdad and consulate in Erbil.
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPortugal does not have an embassy in Iraq.
Iraqi citizens can apply for visa at VFS GLOBAL IN BAGHDAD AND ERBIL. - Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIraqi citizens can apply for visa at the Romanian embassy in Baghdad or consulate in Erbil.
Visa free for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states. - Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredSame rules as for Italy. No border control but accessible only via Italy.
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Senegal PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for Passengers with an official invitation letter.
- Serbia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa free for a maximum stay of 90 days within 180 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States.
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovakia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredSouth Africa does not have an embassy in Iraq.
Iraqi Citizens can apply for visa at the SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY IN AMMAN . - South Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredIraqi citizens can apply for visa at the Spanish embassy in Baghdad.
Iraqi citizens can also apply for visa at Alvaro Travel Company in Erbil. - Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers with an "Entry Permit" issued by the Sudanese Ministry of Interior can obtain a visa on arrival.
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Taiwan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa not required for travelers Aged less than 15 and more than 50 years old ( Effective 1st of September 2024). Holders of a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen area countries, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States can apply for e-visa at Airports only.
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ukraine PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply using 'Smart service'.
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPre-arranged visa can be picked up on arrival.
- Vanuatu PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredSchengen Visa Required. Entry can be made from Italy exclusively.
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Yemen PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
Entry Refused
Disagreements between Iraq and 1 destination have imposed restrictions in traveling to Iraq.
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapEntry RefusedIn 2022 the Government of Iraq adopted the "Law of Criminalizing the Normalization with the Zionist Entity" (No. 1 of 2022) which stipulates in Article 4 that "whoever travels to the Zionist entity, visits one of its embassies or institutions all over the world, or communicates with any of them, shall be punished with life or temporary imprisonment.".
Only those who have obtained prior approval from the Iraqi Ministry of Interior and are travelling there solely for the purpose of religious pilgrimage are exempt from the punishment stipulated in Article 4.
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