Iraq visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- US$77 (federal VOA, 60 days single); KRG VOA ~US$75
- Processing time
- 3-5 business days (apply at least 5-7 days before travel)
- Validity
- Single entry
- Maximum stay
- 60 days (federal); 30 days (KRG)
- Visa required?
- Since 2021 VOA at federal airports for ~37 nationalities: USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, China, Russia, Switzerland, Norway etc.; Kurdistan Region (Erbil/Sulaymaniyah) grants VOA to a wider list incl. Singapore*, Malaysia*, GCC. Others (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Egypt…) need e-visa/embassy visa.
- Arrival card
- Arrival card
Do you need a visa for Iraq?
Travellers from Very few (some GCC to KRG). can generally enter Iraq without a visa. Since 2021 VOA at federal airports for ~37 nationalities: USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, China, Russia, Switzerland, Norway etc.; Kurdistan Region (Erbil/Sulaymaniyah) grants VOA to a wider list incl. Singapore*, Malaysia*, GCC. Others (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Egypt…) need e-visa/embassy visa.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Very few (some GCC to KRG). do not require a visa for Iraq for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Iraq e-Visa (Ministry of Interior)) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Iraq visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa on arrival (Federal Iraq) / KRG
Official fee: US$77 (federal VOA, 60 days single); KRG VOA ~US$75- Validity
- Single entry
- Max stay
- 60 days (federal); 30 days (KRG)
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- Baghdad/Basra/Najaf airports (federal); Erbil/Sulaymaniyah (KRG); e-visa portal evisa.iq for others
Who needs it: Since 2021 VOA at federal airports for ~37 nationalities: USA, Canada, UK, all EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, South Korea, China, Russia, Switzerland, Norway etc.; Kurdistan Region (Erbil/Sulaymaniyah) grants VOA to a wider list incl. Singapore*, Malaysia*, GCC. Others (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Egypt…) need e-visa/embassy visa.
Visa-free: Very few (some GCC to KRG).
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel/host details
- US$ cash
Arrival card: Arrival card
KRG entry stamp not valid for federal Iraq. Check travel advisories.
Source: Iraq e-Visa (Ministry of Interior) · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Iraq Tourist e-Visa
Official fee: USD 159- Validity
- 60 days from issue (typical single-entry)
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- Same day submission confirmation
- Time to approval
- 3-5 business days (apply at least 5-7 days before travel)
- Processing time
- 3-5 business days (apply at least 5-7 days before travel)
- Where to apply
- https://evisa.iq
Who needs it: Indian and Singapore passport holders (and most nationalities) travelling for tourism
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages
- Passport-style digital photo
- Passport bio-page scan
- Confirmed return/onward flight ticket
- Hotel/accommodation proof
Extra charges: Fee is inclusive of mandatory health insurance for the duration of stay; no separate travel insurance purchase required via the e-Visa portal
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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