Afghanistan
Iraq
Iraq visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Iraq visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iraq visa?
Iraqi electronic visa (e-visa, evisa.iq)
Key facts
- Processing time
- Not published on the portal; the application status can be tracked online
Apply on Iraqi e-Visa application portal (eservice.evisa.iq)
Iraq’s official site for the e-Visa is eservice.evisa.iq. Processing time, as Iraq states it: Not published on the portal; the application status can be tracked online.
Where to apply in Afghanistan
Iraq has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Iraq
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Afghanistan to Iraq, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Iraq at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Iraq (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iraq (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Iraq
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; Afghan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Jordan, Turkey and Kuwait require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Iraq in Afghanistan?
No. Iraq has no embassy in Afghanistan.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Afghanistan.
Can Afghan citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.