🇰🇿 Kazakhstan visa requirements for Iraqi citizens
Yes — Iraqi citizens need a visa to enter Kazakhstan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Iraq passport holders
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Kazakhstan. Applications generally go through a Kazakhstan embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Kazakhstan immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Iraqi passport ranks #197 worldwide, opening 31 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (8 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Kazakhstan is not among them — it is one of the 119 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Kazakhstani citizens traveling to Iraq face a different rule: e-visa.
Central Asia is closed to spontaneous travel for Iraqi passport holders: none of its 5 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Kazakhstan
- Capital
- Astana
- Region
- Central Asia
- Currency
- Kazakhstani tenge (₸)
- Languages
- Kazakh, Russian
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Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Kazakhstan?
Yes — Iraqi citizens need a visa to enter Kazakhstan, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Kazakhstan?
The currency in Kazakhstan is the Kazakhstani tenge (₸). The capital city is Astana.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Iraqi citizens traveling to Kazakhstan. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Kazakhstan embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Asia for Iraqi passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.