Iraq
India
India visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoibaghdad.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in Iraq
- Embassy of India in Baghdad
Building No.22, Street No. 16, Mohalla No. 609, Al Mansour District, Baghdad
Today · Closed - Consulate General of India in Erbil
1010, Dream City, (, Erbil
India has 2 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil.
Indian citizens travelling to Iraq
IndiaIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- 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.
For a trip from Iraq to India, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in India
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in India 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 Indian embassy in Baghdad and the consulate in Erbil, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
China, Nepal, Myanmar and Bangladesh require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Iraq
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for India?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to India.
Where is the Indian embassy in Iraq?
The Indian embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there is also a consulate in Erbil.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for India 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.