Iraq
Canada
Canada visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in Iraq
- Embassy of Canada in Baghdad Today · Closed
- Consulate General of Canada in Erbil
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All missions of Canada in Iraq
Canada has 2 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil.
Canadian citizens travelling to Iraq
CanadaIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Iraq to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Canada
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
In Iraq, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Baghdad and the consulate in Erbil, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
The United States requires Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Iraq
Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Canada?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Where is the Canadian embassy in Iraq?
The Canadian embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there is also a consulate in Erbil.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Canadian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
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.