Iran
Iraq
Iraq visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens do not need a visa for Iraq: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Iraqi citizens travelling to Iran
IraqIran Visa-free, 30 days Iran 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.
Iranian citizens planning a trip to Iraq can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Iraq
Iranian citizens may stay in Iraq for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iraq.
Iraq’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Turkey admits Iranian citizens visa-free. Jordan and Kuwait require Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Iran
Iran admits Iraqi citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Iran and Iraq.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Iranian citizens do not need a visa for Iraq: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in Iraq?
Iranian citizens can stay in Iraq for up to 30 days.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Iran?
Iran admits Iraqi citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
Yes, Iranian citizens can enter Iraq without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.