Visa policy of Iraq
Policy on permits required to enter Iraq From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In accordance with Iraqi law, citizens of most countries require a visa to visit Iraq.[1] However, visitors from certain countries are given a visa on arrival in select airports and certain countries are banned from entering Iraq.[2]
On the 15th of March 2021, the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements for citizens from 37 countries, allowing citizens from those countries to apply for on-arrival visas at approved land, sea and air border crossings.[3]
From March 1, 2025, Iraq has suspended its visa-on-arrival policy for most nationalities. Travelers who were previously eligible for visas upon arrival must now apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) before traveling. The application process is available online through the official Iraqi government platform. However, journalists and NGO workers are not eligible for the e-Visa and must obtain a visa through an Iraqi embassy or consulate.
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Iraq
Visa not required
Visa upon arrival
Visa upon arrival under certain conditions
eVisa
Visa required
Visa exemption
Ordinary passports
Holders of ordinary passports of the following country may enter Iraq without a visa for the following period:[4]
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30 days |
1 - Only for people under 15 and above 50.
Non-ordinary passports
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Iraq without a visa for the following period:
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D - Diplomatic passports
S - Service passports
1 - 6 months for diplomatic passports, 3 months for service passports.
2 - 90 days
3 - 45 days
4 - 30 days
Iraq signed a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports with Indonesia in September 2024 and it is yet to be ratified.[7]
Visa on arrival
Citizens of the following countries can apply for a visa on arrival at any entry point land, sea, and air.[8][9][10]
Citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival at Al Najaf International Airport or Basra International Airport:
Since 1st March 2025, the visa on arrival to Federal Iraq has been suspended for 37 countries.[11][12] The e-visa system is used instead, and the cost is approximately 160 USD.
Prior to 1st March 2025, citizens of the following countries could apply for a visa on arrival at any entry point land, sea, and air.[13][14][15][16]
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Electronic Visa (e-Visa)
In April 2024, Iraq launched an electronic visa system for visits of 30 days.[17][18]
Iraqi Kurdistan
Summarize
Perspective
As March 1 2023, all travelers traveling to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq will require a visa. Some citizens may obtain an e-Visa / visa on arrival, while others will need to apply an e-Visa through a guarantor (local sponsor).[19]
List A Countries
Citizens of the following countries may obtain an e-Visa or visa on arrival for up to 30 days:[19]
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List B Countries
Citizens of other countries (except Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Uganda and Yemen) may obtain an e-Visa for up to 30 days, but they must have their guarantor apply for the e-Visa on their behalf.
The guarantor is a sponsor registered with the Ministry of Interior, such as a law firm or a manpower company, who supports the application process by providing a unique verification code and arranging payment for the visa on the applicant’s behalf. Once the application is completed online, the guarantor will receive a notification on its status within five business days and if approved, the e-Visa will be issued accordingly.[19][20]
Entry restrictions
- Nationals of Israel are banned from entering and transiting in Iraq, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight.
- Bangladeshi citizens are barred by the Bangladeshi government from entering Iraq since 2019, but they can transit through Iraq.
See also
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Iraq.
References
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