IraqEgypt

Egypt visa for Iraqi citizens

e-Visa

Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for Egypt, applied for online before travel.

Where to apply
4 missions

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mfa.gov.eg

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist e-Visa (single or multiple entry), visa2egypt.gov.eg

Key facts

Fee
US$30
Processing time
No fixed time is published; the portal asks you to apply at least 7 days before departure and emails you when a decision is made.

Apply on Egypt e-Visa Portal (Ministry of Interior)

All visa types for Egypt

For the e-Visa, Egypt’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30, and applications are made on visa2egypt.gov.eg. Processing time, as Egypt states it: No fixed time is published; the portal asks you to apply at least 7 days before departure and emails you when a decision is made.

Egyptian missions in Iraq

All missions of Egypt in Iraq

Egypt has 4 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil, Baghdad and Basra.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Iraq

EgyptIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Egypt

Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 5 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Egypt

How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Egypt is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Iraqi citizens apply

The e-Visa for Egypt is applied for online on its official government portal; Iraqi citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Egypt’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens

Sudan and Palestine require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Iraq

Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Iraq and Egypt.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for Egypt, applied for online before travel.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Iraq?

The Egyptian embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there are also consulates in Erbil, Baghdad and Basra.

How much does the Egypt e-Visa cost?

Egypt’s official sources give a standard fee of US$30 for the e-Visa. Processing time: No fixed time is published; the portal asks you to apply at least 7 days before departure and emails you when a decision is made.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Egyptian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.

Can Iraqi citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for Egypt.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.