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Iraq visas

Iraq tourist visa

Most visitors need an online visa before travel. Some passport holders can enter without a visa, and separate regional options exist for Iraqi Kurdistan.

Ways to get a Iraq tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from Iran, Lebanon and Malaysia qualify. Turkish ordinary passport holders qualify only if they are under 15 or over 50.

    Stay
    30 days

    Passports that qualify (4)

  2. Federal Iraq e-Visa

    eVisa

    Foreign visitors using the federal online visa route. Journalists and NGO workers cannot use this route.

    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    Approximately USD 160.
    1. Apply online through the Iraqi government's e-Visa Portal.
    2. Obtain the e-Visa before travelling.

  3. Kurdistan Region e-Visa for List A countries

    eVisa

    Citizens of all European Union and Gulf Cooperation Council member states, plus the other listed List A countries, can obtain a regional e-Visa.

    Fee
    IQD 100,000.

  4. Kurdistan Region e-Visa through a sponsor

    eVisa

    Citizens outside List A can use this route, except citizens of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, Somalia, Uganda and Yemen.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days
    Fee
    IQD 100,000 for the regional e-Visa.
    Processing
    The sponsor receives a status notification within five business days.
    1. Use a sponsor registered with the Ministry of Interior, such as a law firm or manpower company.
    2. Have the sponsor provide a unique verification code and apply online on your behalf.
    3. Have the sponsor arrange payment for the visa.
    4. The sponsor receives a status notification within five business days. The e-Visa is issued if approved.

  5. Kurdistan Region visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of List A countries can obtain a visa on arrival at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports. Some nationalities can also obtain one at Kirkuk Airport.

    Stay
    30 days at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports. Some nationalities can receive 60 days at Kirkuk Airport.

Who needs it

Citizens of most countries need a visa to visit Iraq.

Who doesn't

Ordinary passport holders from Iran, Lebanon and Malaysia can enter without a visa for 30 days. Turkish ordinary passport holders qualify only if they are under 15 or over 50.

Good to know

  • The federal e-Visa can be used throughout Iraq, including travel into and out of the Kurdistan Region.
  • Journalists and NGO (non-governmental organisation) workers must apply through an Iraqi embassy or consulate.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Iraq?

Citizens of most countries need a visa to visit Iraq. Ordinary passport holders from Iran, Lebanon and Malaysia can enter without a visa for 30 days. Turkish ordinary passport holders qualify only if they are under 15 or over 50.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Iraq?

There are 5 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Federal Iraq e-Visa (an online visa); Kurdistan Region e-Visa for List A countries (an online visa); Kurdistan Region e-Visa through a sponsor (an online visa); Kurdistan Region visa on arrival (a visa at the border).

Who can go to Iraq without a tourist visa?

Ordinary passport holders from Iran, Lebanon and Malaysia qualify. Turkish ordinary passport holders qualify only if they are under 15 or over 50.

Can I apply online for Iraq?

Yes: Federal Iraq e-Visa, Kurdistan Region e-Visa for List A countries and Kurdistan Region e-Visa through a sponsor. Foreign visitors using the federal online visa route. Journalists and NGO workers cannot use this route.

How long can I stay on a Iraq tourist visa?

30 days

How much does a Iraq tourist visa cost?

Approximately USD 160 for the federal e-Visa.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Iraq?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Iraq visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Iraq be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Iraq tourist visa rules?

On Iraq's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Iraq?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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