Iraq
China
China visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
China requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at iq.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Iraq
- Embassy of China in Baghdad
شارع عرصات الهندية, P.O.Box 2386 Baghdad
- Consulate General of China in Erbil
Gulan Street (south of Naz City), Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Republic of Iraq
- Consulate General of China in Basra
AI-Siraji District6/1, District No.14, Basra, Iraq, Basrah
China has 3 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil and Basra.
Chinese citizens travelling to Iraq
ChinaIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 China, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in China
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in China 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 Chinese embassy in Baghdad and the consulates in Erbil and Basra, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Mongolia, Afghanistan, Nepal, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia and India require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Iraq
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for China?
China requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Iraq?
The Chinese embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there are also consulates in Erbil and Basra.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for China 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.