Iraq
France
France visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at iq.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Iraq
- Embassy of France in Baghdad
Quartier Abu Nawas - Emplacement 102 - rue 55 - n°7, 00000 Bagdad, Baghdad
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All missions of France in Iraq
France has 3 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil.
France: visa decisions in Iraq
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17,274 | 10,261 | 6,669 | 39.2% | 20.3% |
| 2024 | 19,617 | 10,978 | 8,010 | 41.9% | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 20,375 | 12,691 | 7,731 | 37.7% | 22.7% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Iraq (Baghdad and Erbil) received 20,375 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 12,691. 37.7% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 41.9%: the rate fell by 4.2 points. Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (19,617).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 34.3% of the applications lodged in Iraq that year, from 25.0% at the consulates of Italy to 84.2% at those of Hungary. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Iraq.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Iraq, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Iraq
FranceIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
For a trip from Iraq to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in France
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Baghdad and the consulate in Erbil, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Iraq
French citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for France?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Iraq?
The French embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there is also a consulate in Erbil.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Iraq?
French citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for France 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.