Frequently Asked Questions – Iraq eVisa Information & Help

Eligible travelers from supported nationalities can apply for an Iraq eVisa based on their passport nationality and the available visa option. Requirements and processing times may vary depending on the applicant’s nationality.

Before submitting your request, please review the application form carefully to confirm the available option for your passport.

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Processing time depends on nationality and season:

• Group A: results are usually received within 6–72 hours. We recommend applying at least 7 days before travel.
• Group B: processing usually takes 8–18 business days. We recommend applying 3–4 weeks before travel.

The expected processing time for your nationality is shown before payment. Official review volume, public holidays, document issues, or additional checks may extend the timeline.

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No. If you are applying for a standard tourist or short-term visit Iraq eVisa through our platform, you do not need to visit the Iraqi embassy or consulate. The process can be completed online, including application submission, document upload, and receiving the approved eVisa by email.

For certain categories such as long-term, business, or work visas, different requirements may apply, and an in-person visit to an embassy or consulate may be necessary.

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Once your application is approved, your Iraq e-Visa will be sent to you by email, usually as a PDF attachment.

We recommend that you:

• Save a digital copy on your phone or device for quick access during travel.
• Print at least one paper copy to carry with your passport when entering Iraq.

Your e-Visa will include details such as validity period, allowed length of stay, and number of entries. Check this information carefully before you travel.

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We currently offer two main tourist e-Visa options for eligible nationalities:

• 60-day visa: Valid for 60 days from the date of issue, with a permitted stay of up to 60 days.
• 30-day visa: Valid for 90 days from the date of issue, with a permitted stay of up to 30 days.

Both visa types are typically processed within the timeframe for your nationality group (see processing times above).

Always check your issued visa carefully for its exact validity dates and allowed stay before you travel.

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While your application is being processed, please monitor your email inbox and spam/junk folder regularly — we may need to contact you for additional information.

• Your passport scan is unclear or cropped.
• Your personal photo does not meet requirements (e.g., background not white, glare, poor resolution).

If we email you for corrections and you do not reply promptly, it may delay your application. Responding quickly helps keep your process on track.

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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.

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If you have not received your Iraq e-Visa or any update by the end of the processing timeframe shown during your application, 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 among the eligible countries for the Iraq e-Visa, you must apply for a visa through one of the following options:

• The nearest Iraqi embassy or consulate.
• An authorized travel agency inside Iraq.

Please note: e-Visa applications are accepted only from nationals of the countries listed in Question 1.

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All Iraq e-Visas processed through our platform are currently single-entry. This means you may enter Iraq once only using the approved visa.

Multiple-entry visas are generally available under special categories—such as students enrolled in Iraqi institutions, employees working in Iraq, or spouses of Iraqi citizens. These types of visas require a separate procedure through the Iraqi residency office and cannot be applied for online via our system.

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For your Iraq e-Visa application, your photo must meet the official requirements. The easiest way is to stand in front of a plain white wall and have someone take the picture for you.

✅ Accepted

• Neutral face, no smile.
• Looking straight at the camera.
• White or light gray background.
• No headwear (unless for religious reasons; face must be fully visible).
• Clear, well-lit, recent photo (taken within the last 6 months).

❌ Not Accepted

• Smiling, tilted head, or looking away.
• Colored, patterned, or messy background.
• Sunglasses, hats, or anything blocking the face.
• Blurry, dark, overexposed, or black & white photos.
• Photos cut out from a passport or scanned from documents.
• Old or digitally edited photos.

Submitting an incorrect photo can delay your application. Always check your image before uploading.

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For your Iraq e-Visa application, you must upload a clear, full-color image of your passport’s photo page. Before submitting, check the following requirements:

✅ Accepted

• Full-color, clear image of the passport’s photo page.
• All details (name, passport number, photo, and machine-readable lines at the bottom) are fully visible and readable.
• All four corners of the passport page are visible.
• No fingers, shadows, or reflections blocking any part of the page.
• Passport valid for at least 6 months from your entry date.

❌ Not Accepted

• Black & white, low-quality, or poorly scanned images.
• Blurry, dark, overexposed, or unclear photos.
• Cropped or missing parts (including the machine-readable lines at the bottom).
• Expired passport or less than 6 months validity remaining.

Submitting an unclear or incomplete passport scan can delay your application. Always double-check before uploading.

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Application fees are generally non-refundable once the request has been reviewed and submitted for processing. This is because the fee covers document review, application handling, and submission support, regardless of the final decision.

Final approval is not guaranteed and depends on the review decision made by the relevant authorities. By submitting your application through our platform, you confirm that you understand and accept this policy before payment.

Once an Iraq eVisa request has been reviewed and submitted for processing, it usually cannot be canceled or withdrawn. This is because the total fee includes document review, application handling, submission support, and official processing costs that are paid as part of the application process.

Please apply only when your travel plans are confirmed. If your request has not yet entered processing, you may contact us and we will review whether cancellation is still possible.

No. Once your Iraq e-Visa is approved and issued, the processing fee is non-refundable — even if you choose not to travel or do not use the visa.

The fee covers the work required to process and submit your application to the authorities. These costs apply whether or not you later decide to enter Iraq.

Please only apply when you are certain of your travel plans to avoid losing your application fee.

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You are only eligible for a full refund if:

• You did not receive your Iraq e-Visa after the processing time that was provided to you during your application, and
• You agreed to and accepted this condition before submitting your application.

If the processing time has not yet passed, or if the delay is due to factors outside our control (such as government holidays, additional security checks, or incorrect documents), a refund is not available.

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Yes. You may submit an Iraq e-Visa application for a family member, friend, or employee, as long as you have their consent and provide accurate, valid documents.

When applying on behalf of someone else, you will need:

• A clear scan of their passport photo page (see passport requirements).
• A recent passport-style photo that meets the official specifications.
• Accurate personal and travel details as the applicant will appear on the visa.
• A working email address you can access to receive status updates.

By applying on their behalf, you confirm that the applicant has authorized you to submit and manage their visa request.

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We recommend applying as early as possible to avoid delays:

• Group A nationalities: apply at least 7 days before travel. Most approvals are issued within 6–72 hours.
• Group B nationalities: apply at least 3–4 weeks before travel. Processing typically takes 8–18 business days and may take longer during peak periods.

During your application, we display the estimated processing time for your nationality before payment. Religious seasons, public holidays, document issues, or additional checks may cause longer wait times, so we recommend applying well in advance.

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If you submit or have your Iraq e-Visa approved, travel dates on the visa cannot be changed. You will need to submit a new application with the updated travel information.

Because of this, we strongly recommend applying only when your travel plans are confirmed.

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Yes. Every traveler to Iraq — including children and infants — must have their own approved Iraq e-Visa.

For children’s applications you will need:

• A clear scan of the child’s passport photo page.
• A recent passport-style photo of the child.
• Accurate travel details as they will appear on the visa.

Applications for minors must be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

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If you stay in Iraq after your e-Visa expires, you must act quickly to avoid serious penalties.

✅ If you go to the Residency Office voluntarily:

• You will need to pay the overstay fine.
• You must apply for an exit visa — this process is done manually at the Residency Office and cannot be completed at the airport.
• Depending on the situation, you may receive a temporary entry ban (up to 2 years) or, in some cases, no ban at all.

⚠️ If you are caught with an invalid visa:

• This could happen during a police checkpoint, ID check, or any other incident.
• You will likely be detained and deported.
• In most cases, this also results in a long entry ban (6 months – 2 years).

Best advice: Always resolve any overstay directly with the Residency Office before you are stopped, to reduce the risk of detention or a long-term ban.

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The Iraq e-Visa allows entry through recognized federal international airports and land borders within Iraq’s federal territory.

• If you enter via the Kurdistan Region of Iraq or another regional entry point, you are subject to additional regional fees or requirements standard to that entry point.
• For the smoothest entry, consider arriving via a federal entry point, especially if you plan to travel outside the Kurdistan Region.

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We recommend carrying both:

• A printed copy of your Iraq e-Visa to present at immigration.
• A digital copy saved on your phone or device.

While some officers may accept a digital version, having a printed copy ensures you can proceed even if your phone battery is low or there are technical issues.

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A full refund may be reviewed only if the Iraq eVisa result is not delivered after the processing time shown during your application, and the delay is not caused by missing documents, incorrect information, public holidays, additional checks, or other official review factors.

Refunds are generally not available once the request has been reviewed and submitted for processing, if the application is rejected, if the visa is approved but unused, or if the applicant decides not to travel.

The total fee includes document review, application handling, submission support, and official processing costs that are paid as part of the application process.

If you believe your case qualifies, please contact us for review.

We accept most major credit and debit cards, as well as supported digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay (where available). Your bank may require 3-D Secure verification — an extra security step, such as entering a code sent to your phone or using biometric confirmation.

All payments are processed by certified, secure payment providers. We do not store your full card details on our system — your payment information is handled and encrypted by our payment gateway in accordance with industry security standards.

If you notice an error after submitting your Iraq e-Visa application, reply to the same email thread immediately and explain the correction. Attach any updated documents if needed.

If your application has not yet been submitted to the Iraqi authorities, we will try to update it for you. Once it has been lodged, changes are no longer possible and you may need to submit a new application.

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To send updated documents after applying for your Iraq e-Visa, please reply directly to the same email thread where we contacted you about your application. Attach the new files in one of the following formats: JPG, PNG, or PDF.

Replying to the same thread ensures your documents are matched to your application quickly, helping avoid processing delays.

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No. You must travel with the same passport used for your Iraq e-Visa application.

If your passport was renewed, replaced, lost, or stolen after applying, you will need to submit a new e-Visa application using the updated passport details.

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Your Iraq e-Visa application through our platform includes the required Iraqi visitor health insurance as part of the process. There is no separate purchase needed for this insurance; the cover is built into your e-Visa fee.

Important: This mandatory health-insurance policy is sufficient for visa compliance. You may choose additional travel insurance for extra protection (e.g., trip cancellation or lost luggage), but it is not required for the visa itself.

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The total cost depends on your nationality, visa option, and application route. You can review the available visa options, processing time, validity, and service fee on our dedicated Visa Fees page.

The application form also shows the applicable amount before payment, so you can review the cost before submitting your request.

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You can check the status of your Iraq e-Visa application by emailing us at [email protected]. We will respond with the latest update on your application.

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If you lose your printed copy of your Iraq e-Visa, don’t worry—keeping a digital copy on your phone or device is important. Make sure you have both:

• A printed backup for presentation at immigration.
• A digital copy readily accessible, such as the email or PDF file, on your phone or tablet.

If you misplace the printed version, you can present the digital version along with your passport. You may also contact us at [email protected] for assistance in accessing your document or re-requesting access.

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No. The Iraq e-Visa does not require a local sponsor or invitation letter for eligible nationalities.

eVisa Iraq is a private Iraq eVisa application assistance service created to help travelers prepare their application with clearer guidance and support

Our service includes document review guided application support payment assistance customer communication and application follow up assistance This helps applicants reduce avoidable mistakes before submission and better understand the process

eVisa Iraq is not a government website and is not affiliated with the Iraqi government We do not issue visas make immigration decisions or guarantee approval Final decisions are made by the relevant Iraqi authorities

Travelers who prefer extra support before and during the application process may use our private assistance service for a smoother and more organized experience.