Iraq visa requirements for Irish citizens
Irish citizens get a visa on arrival in Iraq, for up to 60 days.
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Visa on arrival
Eligible visitors can get this visa when they reach the Kurdistan Region.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 60 days (2 months)
- Fee
- IQD 100,000
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Check your passport stamps
Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Iraq.
Special rules for Irish citizens in Iraq
- The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Iraq due to the extremely dangerous security situation and the high threat of terrorist attacks in the country.
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Iraq.
Ways into Iraq
Tourist visas for Iraq and separate visas for the Kurdistan Region.
eVisa For your passportKurdistan tourist eVisaAn online visa for eligible tourists and visitors to the Kurdistan Region.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- IQD 100,000
How to apply
- Check your passport and country on visit.gov.krd.
- Choose tourism or visit.
- Fill in the form in English.
- Upload your passport image and photo.
- Pay online.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months after travel
- 1 blank passport page
- Passport image
- Recent colour JPEG photo
- Photo at least 400 × 600 pixels
- White or off-white photo background
- Approval usually takes minutes; extra checks can take longer.
- Country lists differ; check online. Regional visas do not confirm entry throughout Iraq.
Visa on arrival For your passportKurdistan arrival visaEligible visitors can get this visa when they reach the Kurdistan Region.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- IQD 100,000
How to apply
- Check current eligibility on visit.gov.krd before travel.
- Apply when you reach a Kurdistan Region entry point.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- 1 blank passport page
- Available at any regional entry point; country lists differ, so check online first.
- This route does not cover Baghdad or other entry points outside the region.
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 Ireland
- Plugs C D GNo adapter
- MoneyIQD ع.د
- Time+3h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- 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
Are there special rules for Irish citizens visiting Iraq?
Do irish citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Irish citizens get a visa on arrival in Iraq, for up to 60 days.
How long can irish citizens stay in Iraq?
Up to 60 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Iraq visa at the airport?
Yes. Irish citizens get the visa when they land in Iraq. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
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 Ireland?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Ireland, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Iraq?
Luxembourg can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Iraq are easier for irish citizens?
Armenia, Georgia, Oman, Palestine Qatar, and 3 more let irish citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Iraq?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
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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