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 visa at approved land, sea and air border crossings.[3]

Iraqi government launched an e-Visa site, however it's not clear if all citizens in the world can apply.

Visa policy map

Map Legend
Visa policy of Iraq
  Iraq
  Visa-free access
  Visa on arrival at any entry point
  Visa on arrival at Basra or Najaf airports
  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:

30 days

1 - Only for air travel. All other means of travel require a pre-arranged visa.

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic or service passports of the following countries may enter Iraq without a visa for the following period:

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

Visa on arrival

Citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival at Al Najaf International Airport and Basra International Airport, or otherwise as noted:

Citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival at any entry point land, sea, and air:[6][7][8][9][10]

Electronic Visa (e-Visa)

Citizens of the following countries may obtain an e-Visa:[11]

Iraqi Kurdistan

Effective 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).[12]

Visa exemption

Persons born in Iraq, regardless of what passport they hold, do not need a visa.[13]

List A Countries

Citizens of the following countries may obtain an e-Visa or visa on arrival for up to 30 days:[12]

List B Countries

Citizens of other countries except Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Uganda, 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.[12][14]

Visa required in advance

Citizens of the following countries must obtain a visa at one of the diplomatic missions of Kurdistan Region:

Israel

 Israel citizens are banned from entering and transiting in Iraq, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight, except Iraqi Kurdistan where Israeli citizens are only allowed to travel.

See also

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Iraq.

References

  1. ↑ "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.
  2. ↑ "Important Update". TimaticWeb2. IATA. Retrieved 14 August 2019.
  3. ↑ "Iraq lifts requirement to obtain pre-arrival visas for citizens of 36 countries". 15 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "Iran plans to expand tourism ties with Iraq". 11 May 2022.
  5. ↑ "Iran and Iraq start visa waiver programme". 27 Oct 2021.
  6. ↑ "العراق يعفي مواطني 37 دولة من تأشيرة الدخول لهذا السبب". 21 March 2021.
  7. ↑ "Around World journal". 19 December 2019.
  8. ↑ "القائمة خلت من البلدان العربية وتركيا وإيران.. العراق يعفي مواطني 37 دولة من التأشيرة | أخبار سياسة | الجزيرة نت". Aljazeera.net. 2021-03-21. Retrieved 2022-04-11.
  9. ↑ "Iraq lifts visa requirements for Lebanese citizens". 3 March 2023.
  10. ↑ "Lebanese nationals no longer need advance visa to enter Iraq". 3 March 2023.
  11. ↑ "Home". evisa.gov.iq.
  12. 1 2 3 "Iraqi Kurdistan eVisa".
  13. ↑ "Visa exemption".
  14. ↑ "Information about List B countries".
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