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Iraq Visa Guide

Check your eligibility, understand processing times and prepare the documents you need for your Iraq eVisa application.

Prepared by eVisa Iraq Team · Guide updated

Start with your passport nationality

For an application through eVisa Iraq, your passport nationality determines the application route and processing group. First check whether your nationality is supported, then prepare your documents and review the available visa option before submitting.

01 · Check

Can you apply through our service?

Use the nationality on the passport you will travel with. Our eligibility checker shows whether that nationality is supported through the current online application route. For detailed instructions, find your nationality guide.

02 · Prepare

Get ready to apply

Have your passport copy and personal photo ready. Our guided application form takes you through the details needed to submit your request.

Who can apply for an Iraq eVisa online?

Travellers whose passport nationality is supported by our application form can submit a request through eVisa Iraq. The eligible countries page lets you check your nationality and continue to the application.

  • Select your passport nationality. Your country of residence is a separate detail.
  • Use the passport you intend to travel with. The application details must match that document.
  • If your nationality is not supported, contact us. Do not choose another nationality to continue.

Online availability means you can submit an application through this service. Final visa approval is decided by the Iraqi authorities.

How long does Iraq visa processing take?

eVisa Iraq uses two processing groups. Select your nationality in the application form to see the group that applies to you.

Group A6 to 72 hours

Examples include United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany and France passport holders.

Group B8 to 18 business days

Examples include Turkey, Georgia, Armenia, Jordan, Brazil and South Africa passport holders.

Allow enough time for your group before departure. If your trip is several months away, tell us your intended arrival date before applying so the application can be planned around your travel dates. Read the processing-time guide or urgent application guidance.

What documents do you need?

Prepare these items before opening the application:

  • Your passport: at least six months of validity remaining from your intended arrival date.
  • A complete passport copy: a clear colour image of the information page, with all four corners and the passport number readable.
  • A recent personal photo: face the camera against a plain white or light background, with your face clearly visible.
  • Your travel details: intended arrival date, visit purpose and planned length of stay.
  • An accessible email address: use an inbox you can check for confirmation, document requests and your application result.

Check your name, passport number and date of birth against the passport before submitting. For the full document and photo instructions, read Iraq Visa Requirements.

Visa validity and permitted stay: two different dates

The time available to enter Iraq and the time you are allowed to stay are different parts of your visa. Read both on your approval and arrival instructions before travelling.

Entry validity

This is the period during which you can use the visa to enter Iraq. Check the entry deadline shown on your issued document.

Permitted stay

This is the length of time you are authorised to remain after entry. Plan your departure within the stay allowed by your visa and immigration record.

The Iraq visas available through our service are single-entry.

How to apply through eVisa Iraq

  1. Check your eligibility. Select the nationality printed on your travel passport.
  2. Prepare your documents. Have your passport image, personal photo and travel information ready.
  3. Complete the application. Enter the traveller's details exactly as they appear in the passport.
  4. Review and pay. Check your visa option, processing time and total amount before payment. A full breakdown is available on our Visa Fees page.
  5. Monitor your email. Read the application confirmation and respond to document requests. We email the result when processing is completed.

Ready to start your application?

Prepare your passport copy and personal photo, then complete the guided online form.

Avoid common application problems

Glare over passport details

Check the image at full size. Retake it if a reflection, finger or shadow covers the passport number or other information.

A previous application

If you already submitted a request, share its application number and status with our support team before submitting another. A completed request and a pending request need different handling.

Unfinished payment

If you are unsure whether payment completed, contact support with your application reference before paying again.

Missed email requests

Check your inbox and spam folder during processing. Send requested corrections promptly so your application can move forward.

For help with your application, contact eVisa Iraq support. For a declined application, read our rejection guidance.

Before you travel to Iraq

  • Receive your approval before departure. A submitted application or payment confirmation is not an approved visa.
  • Check the issued details. Review the name, passport number, validity and permitted stay.
  • Carry your documents. Keep a printed approval and a digital copy with the passport used for the application.
  • Read your arrival instructions. Follow the entry arrangements provided with your approval.

A Kurdistan Region visa is for travel within the Kurdistan Region. It does not replace the visa required for travel to federal Iraq.

For recent notices, visit Iraq Visa Updates. For pilgrimage trips, see our religious travel guide.

How eVisa Iraq helps with your application

Our team reviews the information and documents you provide, helps resolve unclear or missing details, prepares and submits the request, and communicates with you by email during the process.

Iraq visa requirements by nationality

Find your nationality below for Iraq visa guidance and processing information. Country links open a dedicated guide; the Malaysia link takes you directly to the application page. To check current availability through our service, use the eligibility checker.


140 nationalities

Questions before you apply

Can you help with payment problems for my Iraq visa application?

Yes. eVisa Iraq helps travellers who have difficulty completing their Iraq visa payment online. Payment assistance is part of our application service, alongside help with preparing documents and submitting your application.

Does where I live determine my visa group?

No. For this service, select the nationality shown on the passport you will use for the application and travel. Enter your residence separately where the form requests it.

Does an eligible result mean my visa is approved?

No. It means your nationality is supported through the current application route. An application still needs to be reviewed and approved.

Can I apply for a family member?

Yes, with their permission. Use the traveller's passport, photo and personal details, and provide an email address you can access for application messages.

How can I help my application progress smoothly?

Submit a clear passport copy and photo, check that your details match your passport, and respond promptly to any document requests. Processing times are estimates; public holidays and additional review may affect completion.

How will I receive my visa?

We send the approved visa to the email address provided in your application. Save the document and print a copy for travel.

Where can I read the refund conditions?

Read our Refund and Cancellation Policy before submitting your request.

More questions? Visit the full Iraq eVisa FAQ or contact our team.

Related guidance

Service information: online eligibility, processing times and document requirements.