BahrainIraq

Iraq visa for Bahraini citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 30 days

Bahraini citizens receive their visa for Iraq at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Maximum stay
30 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Iraq visa?

Visit or tourism visa (including religious visit visa)

Key facts

Maximum stay
One month per visit
Fee
US$50
Processing time
The Embassy in Washington allows 15 business days for consular visas that need approval from Iraq

Apply on Iraqi e-Visa application portal (eservice.evisa.iq)

All visa types for Iraq

For the tourist visa, Iraq’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on eservice.evisa.iq. Processing time, as Iraq states it: The Embassy in Washington allows 15 business days for consular visas that need approval from Iraq. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month per visit.

Iraqi citizens travelling to Bahrain

IraqBahrain e-Visa Bahrain visa for citizens of Iraq

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 Bahrain 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).

Good to know

How long Bahraini citizens can stay in Iraq

Bahraini citizens may stay in Iraq for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iraq.

How Bahraini citizens apply

Bahraini citizens receive the visa for Iraq at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Iraq’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens

Saudi Arabia, Iran, Jordan, Turkey and Kuwait admit Bahraini citizens visa-free.

Iraqi citizens travelling to Bahrain

Bahrain requires a visa from Iraqi citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Bahraini citizens receive their visa for Iraq at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

How long can Bahraini citizens stay in Iraq?

Bahraini citizens can stay in Iraq for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.

How much does the Iraq tourist visa cost?

Iraq’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The Embassy in Washington allows 15 business days for consular visas that need approval from Iraq.

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Bahrain?

Bahrain requires a visa from Iraqi citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Bahraini citizens enter Iraq visa-free?

No; Bahraini citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.