Iraq

Iraq Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Iraq visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

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
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa 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.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Iraq visa — frequently asked questions

No. Visa-on-arrival was suspended on 1 March 2025. Indians must obtain a pre-approved e-Visa at evisa.iq before departure.
Approximately USD 159-160, which includes mandatory health insurance for the stay.
About 3-5 business days; apply 5-7 days before your trip to be safe.
Yes, Singapore passport holders require a visa; they use the same e-Visa portal.
No. The e-Visa fee bundles health insurance, so no separate policy is needed for the visa itself.
Airlines will deny boarding and you will be refused entry at the Iraqi border.
The Kurdistan Region historically operated its own entry stamp; check current rules on evisa.iq before travel.
Ask me anything!
Luna — HolidaySG

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