Canada
Iraq
Iraq visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Iraq requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Iraq visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofa.gov.iq
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.
Iraqi missions in Canada
- Embassy of Iraq in Ottawa
189 Laurier Avenue East, Ottawa K1N 7N3
Iraq has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Canada
IraqCanada Visa required Canada 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 Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Iraq
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Turkey admits Canadian citizens visa-free. Iran requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Canada
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Iraqi embassy in Canada?
The Iraqi embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Canada?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.