Frequently Asked Questions – Iraq eVisa Information & Help

Nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply for the Iraq e-Visa:

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, United States.

If you hold a passport from one of these countries, you can apply online and receive your visa upon arrival by presenting your e-Visa approval.

The e-Visa is typically processed within 6 to 72 hours. Most applicants receive a response within one business day.

No. The entire process is conducted online. You do not need to visit an Iraqi embassy or consulate.

Your e-Visa will be delivered to your email address as a PDF file. Make sure your email is entered correctly when applying.

After receiving your e-Visa by email:
-Print a copy and keep it with you during travel
-Show it at passport control upon arrival in Iraq
-Your visa will be issued and stamped into your passport at the entry point

If 72 hours have passed and you haven’t received your e-Visa or any update, please contact us for assistance:
📧 [email protected]

Your passport must be valid for at least six (6) months from the date you intend to enter Iraq.
If it’s valid for less than six months, you must renew it before applying.

If your nationality is not listed, you must apply for a visa through:
-The nearest Iraqi embassy or consulate, or
-An authorized travel agency inside Iraq
e-Visa applications are only accepted from nationals of the countries listed in Question 1.

No, visa fees are non-refundable.
If your e-Visa application is rejected, you will not receive a refund under any circumstances.

The most common reasons for rejection include:

• Previous overstay in Iraq
• Incorrect or inaccurate information in your application, such as:
  • Selecting a nationality that does not match your passport
  • Entering false personal or travel information
• Passport validity less than six (6) months from your intended entry date

To avoid rejection, ensure:

• All information is accurate and matches your passport exactly
• Your passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned date of arrival in Iraq
• You select the correct nationality based on the passport you will use to travel

Visa Photo – What’s Accepted and What’s Not

Accepted

• Neutral face, no smile
• Face fully visible, looking straight at camera
• White or light gray background
• No headwear (unless for religion, face must be clear)
• Clear, well-lit, recent photo (last 6 months)

Not Accepted

• Smiling, tilted head
• Colored or messy background
• Sunglasses, hats, or face blocked
• Blurry, dark, or too bright
• Old or edited photos

Passport Copy – Accepted vs. Not Accepted

Accepted

• Full-color, clear image of the photo page
• All info (name, number, photo) must be readable
• Passport valid at least 6 months from entry date
• Nothing cut off or cropped

Not Accepted

• Black & white or low quality
• Blurry, dark, or overexposed
• Cropped or missing parts
• Expired or less than 6 months validity