Iraq
Republic of Iraq
At a glance
Iraq visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Iraq depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Iraq, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
Been to Iraq already?
Scratch it off and the sheet keeps the receipt — what your passport needed to get in.
Scratch Iraq in →Do you need a visa for Iraq?
Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Iraq — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Iraq
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 3 countries can currently enter Iraq visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Iraq they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Iraq’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Iraq runs on 230V with plug types C, G. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Iraq uses 2 incompatible socket families, but one universal adapter handles them all — you still only pack one.
Full power guide for IraqLocation
Light & dark
Baghdad swings from 10-hour winter days to 14 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 17:56.
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