 |
|---|
|
| Constitution |
Judiciary |
 Iraq portal |
In accordance with Iraqi law, citizens of most countries require a visa to visitIraq.[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.
As of September 2025, the Iraqi federal government's 'e-Visa Portal' is solely responsible for providing visas for foreign visitors and it can be used to enter all parts of the country, including to and from Kurdistan Region.[4]
 | This section needs to beupdated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.(October 2025) |
.svg)
Holders of ordinary passports of the following country may enter Iraq without a visa for the following period:[5]
30 days |
1 - Only for people under 15 and above 50.
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
Iraq signed a visa exemption agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports withIndonesia in September 2024 and it is yet to be ratified.[8]
Citizens of the following countries can apply for a visa on arrival at any entry point land, sea, and air.[9][10][11]
Citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival atAl Najaf International Airport orBasra International Airport:
Since 1 March 2025, the visa on arrival to Federal Iraq has been suspended for 37 countries.[12][13] The e-visa system is used instead, and the cost is approximately US$160.
In April 2024, Iraq launched an electronic visa system for visits of 30 days, which is also valid for travel into Iraqi Kurdistan.[14][15]
As March 1 2023, all travelers traveling to theKurdistan 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).[16]
Citizens of the following countries may obtain either an eVisa or a visa on arrival. A visa on arrival can be issued at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports for 30 days, and at Kirkuk airport for 60 days.[5][16]
Citizens of other countries (exceptAfghanistan,Bangladesh,Egypt,Ethiopia,Guatemala,Israel,Kenya,Nigeria,Somalia,Uganda andYemen) 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.[16][17]
