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Iraqi Iraq Tourist Visa

For travellers visiting Iraq for leisure or cultural travel. Many nationalities apply through the official Iraq e-Visa portal before they arrive.

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Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Iraq government website before you apply.
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Official name
Tourist Visa
Route type
Tourist visa
Maximum stay
1 month
Visit/Tourism visa per MOFA visa page
Validity
3 months from date of grant
Per MOFA visa page
Number of entries
Single entry
Cost
USD 30
MOFA fee for the tourist/religious visit visa
Where to apply
Iraqi embassy or consulate, or the e-Visa portal (evisa.iq)
Legal basis
Foreigners Residence Law No. 118 of 1987 (and amendments)

Who can apply

  • Travellers visiting Iraq for tourism
  • Travellers visiting for leisure or cultural travel

What you can do

  • Enter Iraq for tourism, leisure or cultural travel

Requirements

  • Passport valid for at least six months
  • Completed visa application form with two photographs
  • Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the cost of the stay (ordinary passport holders)
  • No criminal convictions
  • A full residential address in Iraq
  • Report your arrival to the Directorate of Residence within 10 days of entering Iraq

How to apply

  • Apply either at an Iraqi embassy or consulate, or online through the official e-Visa portal at evisa.iq
  • Submit the application form, passport and photographs and pay the fee
  • For an e-Visa, receive it by email, print it and present it at border control
  • After arrival, report to the Directorate of Residence within 10 days

Documents you may need

  • Passport valid for at least six months
  • Two passport photographs (or a white-background digital photo for the e-Visa)
  • Completed visa application form
  • Evidence of financial means for the stay
  • Details of your residential address in Iraq

Frequently asked questions

  • The visit/tourism visa allows a maximum stay of one month, and the visa itself is valid for three months from the date it is granted. You must report your arrival to the Directorate of Residence within 10 days of entering the country.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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