Iraq visa requirements for Congolese citizens
Congolese citizens need a visa for Iraq, from its embassy or consulate.
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Iraq
Visa needed
Apply at the embassy or consulate.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Check your passport stamps
Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Iraq.
What to do
Find Iraq's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Iraq
Tourist visas for Iraq and separate visas for the Kurdistan Region.
eVisa For your passportKurdistan visa with sponsorAn online visit visa needing someone in the Kurdistan Region to support your application.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- IQD 100,000
- Processing
- 5 days
How to apply
- Check your country and passport on visit.gov.krd.
- Find a regional sponsor and get their code.
- Fill in the form and upload your files.
- Ask your sponsor to process and pay.
- Wait for the decision.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- 1 blank passport page
- Passport image
- Digital colour photo
- Sponsor code
- Allow up to 5 working days after your sponsor processes and pays.
- Check eligibility online; regional visas do not confirm entry throughout Iraq.
eVisaIraq tourist eVisaFor people visiting tourist or religious sites through Iraq's online visa system.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 60 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Check your country and passport type on evisa.iq.
- Follow the tourist visa steps shown.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Follow the dates on your visa; enter within 60 days under this visa class.
- You cannot do paid or unpaid work.
eVisaIraq online visaAn online application for people accepted by Iraq's passport and trip checks.
- Fee
- Fee shown when you pay
How to apply
- Check your passport, country and trip on evisa.iq.
- Open eservice.evisa.iq and create an account or sign in.
- Fill in the form and upload the requested files.
- Check your details and pay online.
- Track your application and print the approved visa.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Requested files
- Stay length, visa dates and number of entries depend on your visa.
- Sponsored applications need health tests and sponsor ID; online applications do not guarantee approval.
Sources (18)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Ministry of Interior, Directorate of Residency Affairs: federal visa portal
- Federal visa nationality and passport checker
- Federal electronic visa application service
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs electronic consulate portal
- Ur government portal: electronic entry-visa service
- Washington embassy: visas to Iraq
- Washington embassy: Arabic visa requirements
- Washington embassy: electronic visa launch and documents
- Washington embassy: electronic visa notice of 3 March 2025
- Ministry of Justice: Foreigners Residence Law No. 76 of 2017
- National Investment Commission: Investor Guide 2023
- Kurdistan Regional Government official e-visa portal
- Kurdistan e-visa questions and answers
- Kurdistan e-visa application instructions
- Kurdistan passport-image and photograph requirements
- Kurdistan eligibility checker and birthplace exemption
- Kurdistan Ministry of Interior: issuance of visas, updated 9 February 2026
- Kurdistan US representation: visa and exemption guidance
Coming from DR Congo
- Plugs C D GAdapter for some
- MoneyIQD ع.د
- Time+2h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageArabic
- Emergency112 or 911 police
Planning your Iraq trip
- BabylonThis ancient Babylonian capital is one of Iraq's major historic sites. Rebuilding and later neglect have damaged parts of it.
- UrThis ancient city is linked to Sumer, one of the world's earliest great civilisations.
- Hatra and CtesiphonThese were important Parthian cities, with Ctesiphon serving as a capital.
- AshurThis ancient city was an Assyrian capital.
Scams to watch for in Iraq
- Overpriced or poor-quality rugsMany rugs are heavily overpriced. Some are cheap Chinese-made rugs, so a high asking price does not mean high quality.
- Bootleg DVDsMany DVDs are bootlegs. Their quality varies, so the disc may not match your expectations.
- Shared-taxi charges added after agreementA driver may expect a tip or payment above the agreed fare because checkpoints cause extra inconvenience when carrying a foreign passenger. An agreed fare may therefore not be the final amount.
About Iraq
Iraq is a federal republic in Western Asia, set along the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys.
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Money
- Iraqi dinar (ع.د)
- Languages
- Arabic, Aramaic, Central Kurdish
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +964
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Questions
Do congolese citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Congolese citizens need a visa for Iraq, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Iraq visa?
At Iraq's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help congolese citizens enter Iraq?
We have no record of Iraq relaxing its rules for congolese citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Can I enter Iraq with Israeli stamps in my passport?
Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Iraq.
Do iraqi citizens need a visa for the DR Congo?
Iraqi citizens need an eVisa for the DR Congo. Apply on the official website.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Iraq?
None of the 10 other Africa passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Iraq are easier for congolese citizens?
Bahrain, Philippines, Singapore, Bangladesh Cambodia, and 3 more let congolese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Iraq?
Find Iraq's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Iraq?
Iraqi dinar (ع.د). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Iraq?
Arabic, Aramaic and Central Kurdish.
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