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Iraq passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Iraq passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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8Visa-free
50eVisa
21Visa on arrival
119Visa required

Iraq passport at a glance

With a Iraq passport you can enter 8 destinations visa-free and 21 with a visa on arrival, so 29 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 50 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 119 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Iraq

Do Iraq passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Iraq passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Iraq passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa3102417
Asia271625
Europe00243
North America20417
Oceania1328
South America0129

Longest visa-free stays

Where Iraq passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 8
eVisa 50
Visa on arrival 21
Visa required 119

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Iraq passport holders visit without a visa?

Iraq passport holders can visit 8 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Seychelles, Dominica, Haiti, Iran, Micronesia and others. Adding the 21 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 29 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Iraq passport holders?

21 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Iraq passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Rwanda, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau, Burundi and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Iraq passport holders travel with an eVisa?

50 destinations let Iraq passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Egypt, Georgia, Armenia and others.

Do Iraq passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Iraq passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Iraq passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Iraq passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Iraq passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Iraq passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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