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Iraq visa requirements by passport

Holders of 46 passports can enter Iraq without applying at an embassy: 1 visa-free, 1 with a visa on arrival and 44 with an eVisa. The other 152 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Daily cost (estimate)
~$65 per day
Best weather
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Main airport
BGW
US travel advisory
Level 4: Do not travel

Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Iraq, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Entry rules for Iraq by passport

Visa free1 passport

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

On arrival1 passport

Get the visa at the airport or border when you land. A fee may apply.

eVisa44 passports

Apply on the official government website before you fly. No embassy visit.

Embassy visa required for 152 passports

Iraq entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Iraq without a visa?

Holders of 1 passports can enter Iraq visa-free: Iran.

Which passports get a visa on arrival in Iraq?

Holders of these 1 passports can get a visa on arrival in Iraq: Lebanon. A fee may apply.

Who needs an eTA or eVisa for Iraq?

An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom and United States passport holders.

How up to date are these Iraq entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Iraq's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.