In accordance with Iraqi law, citizens of most countries require a visa to visit Iraq.[1] However, visitors from certain countries are given a visa on arrival in select airports and certain countries are banned from entering Iraq.[2]
On the 15th of March 2021, the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements for citizens from 37 countries, allowing citizens from those countries to apply for on-arrival visas at approved land, sea and air border crossings.[3]
D - Diplomatic passports S - Service passports 1 - 6 months for diplomatic passports, 3 months for service passports. 2 - 90 days 3 - 45 days 4 - 30 days
Effective March 1 2023, all travelers traveling to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, will require a visa. Some citizens may obtain an e-Visa / visa on arrival, while others will need to apply an e-Visa through a guarantor (local sponsor).[13]
The guarantor is a sponsor registered with the Ministry of Interior, such as a law firm or a manpower company, who supports the application process by providing a unique verification code and arranging payment for the visa on the applicant’s behalf. Once the application is completed online, the guarantor will receive a notification on its status within five business days and if approved, the e-Visa will be issued accordingly.[13][14]
Entry restrictions.
1.Israel nationals are banned from entering and transiting in Iraq, even if not leaving the aircraft and proceeding by the same flight, except Iraqi Kurdistan where Israeli citizens are only allowed to travel.
2.Bangladeshi citizens are barred by the Bangladeshi government from entering Iraq since 2019 but however they can transit through Iraq.
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