Iraq · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Iraq?

Entry rules for Iraq by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Interior of Iraq (statement published by the Embassy of Iraq in Ankara, 14 March 2025), checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

No nationality can visit Iraq without a visa under its official rules. Everyone else, 198 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free: 0
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 198
Visa required: 0

About 8.1 bn people (100% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Iraq: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Interior of IraqReport a change

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Iraq entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
eVisa	Not stated	29	China, United States, Russia, Japan	Ministry of Interior of Iraq
eVisa	Not stated	169	India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria	Ministry of Interior of Iraq

eVisa: China, the US, Russia and 26 more

29 nationalities

Issued within 24 hours to the nationalities that previously got a visa on arrival; visa on arrival no longer available.

Source: Ministry of Interior of Iraq (statement published by the Embassy of Iraq in Ankara, 14 March 2025), checked 31 Oct 2026أصبحَ لِزامًا على الجميعِ الحصولُ على سِمَةِ الدُّخولِ مُسبَقًا قبلَ دخولِ العراق، ويتمُّ منحُ التأشيرةِ للدُّوَلِ التي كانتْ تحصلُ عليها مباشرةً عندَ المنافذِ خلالَ 24 ساعةً فقطIn English: It has become mandatory for everyone to obtain an entry visa in advance before entering Iraq, and the visa is granted within only 24 hours to the countries that used to obtain it directly at the border crossings.

eVisa: India, Indonesia, Pakistan and 166 more

169 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Ministry of Interior of Iraq (statement published by the Embassy of Iraq in Ankara, 14 March 2025), checked 31 Oct 2026أنَّ الفيزا الإلكترونية تُمنَحُ خلالَ 6 ساعاتٍ، ولا يُسمَحُ لأيِّ وافدٍ بدخولِ البلادِ دونَهاIn English: the electronic visa is granted within 6 hours, and no arriving visitor is allowed to enter the country without it

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, eservice.evisa.iq. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Iraq?

It depends on your passport: 198 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Ministry of Interior of Iraq (statement published by the Embassy of Iraq in Ankara, 14 March 2025), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel; issued within 24 hours to the nationalities that previously got a visa on arrival; visa on arrival no longer available (Ministry of Interior of Iraq (statement published by the Embassy of Iraq in Ankara, 14 March 2025), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for an Iraq visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 198 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at eservice.evisa.iq.

Sources and changes

Ministry of Interior of Iraq (statement published by the Embassy of Iraq in Ankara, 14 March 2025)mofa.gov.iq · checked 31 Oct 2026
Iraq e-Visa (Ministry of Interior)evisa.iq · checked 31 Oct 2026
Iraq e-Visa application (as designated by the Embassy of Iraq in Canberra)eservice.evisa.iq · checked 31 Oct 2026
Erbil International Airport: Travel to Kurdistan Region of Iraqeia.krd · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Ministry of Interior of Iraq (Directorate of Residency Affairs); Kurdistan Regional Government for the Kurdistan Region. No change since.

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