🇮🇶 Iraq visa requirements for Iranian citizens

Entry rules for Iran passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Iran can travel to Iraq for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 30 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 30-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Iraq, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Iraq immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Iranian passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (13 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Iraq is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Iraqi citizens traveling to Iran face the same requirement (visa-free · 30 days).

Across Western Asia as a whole, 8 of 17 destinations are open to Iranian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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