ExploEntry rules · Iran → Iraq
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
No. Iranian citizens can enter Iraq without a visa for up to 30 days.
- Entry rule
- Visa-free
- Allowed stay
- Up to 30 days
- Iranian passport
- 181st of 197 · 13 visa-free
Before you go
- Check that your passport is valid for the whole stay, and ideally for 3 to 6 months beyond it. Many countries enforce this at the border.
- Visa-free entry normally covers tourism and short business visits. Work, study or a longer stay usually needs a different permit.
- Keep a return or onward ticket and proof of where you are staying. Officers can ask for them.
See also: the six-month passport rule and visa-free, visa on arrival, eTA and e-Visa explained.
Iraq at a glance
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar (ع.د, IQD)
- Languages
- Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
- Calling code
- +964
- Drives on the
- right
- Power plugs
- Type C, D, G · 230 V · 50 Hz
Right now in Baghdad
Next public holidays
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How other passports get into Iraq
- United StatesVisa on arrival
- United KingdomVisa on arrival
- Indiae-Visa
- CanadaVisa on arrival
- AustraliaVisa on arrival
- GermanyVisa on arrival
- FranceVisa on arrival
- ItalyVisa on arrival
All passports for Iraq · Going the other way: Iraqi citizens to Iran
Questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
No. Iranian citizens can enter Iraq without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in Iraq?
Up to 30 days per visit, according to the data we use. The exact limit can depend on the reason for travel and on how many days you have already spent there.
Do I need to apply for anything before I fly to Iraq?
No visa application is needed in our data. Airlines and border officers can still ask for a valid passport, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation or funds.
How long must my passport be valid for Iraq?
Many countries want at least 3 to 6 months of validity beyond the day you leave, and some also ask for blank pages. Our data does not list the rule for each country, so confirm it with the official immigration site before you book.
How up to date is this information?
Entry rules come from the open Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), last updated 18 February 2026. Governments change rules often, so treat this as a guide and check with the embassy or the official immigration site before you book.
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Get the appSource: Passport Index dataset by Ilya Ilyankou (MIT), updated 18 February 2026. Always check official rules before you travel.