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Iraq visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese 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 Benin
Iraq has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Benin
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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 Benin 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 Beninese citizens can stay in Iraq
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; Beninese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Jordan, Turkey and Kuwait require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Benin
Benin requires a visa from Iraqi citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and Iraq.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Beninese citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Iraq in Benin?
No. Iraq has no embassy in Benin.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Benin?
Benin requires a visa from Iraqi citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Beninese citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; Beninese 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.