Iraq
Iran
Iran visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Iraqi citizens for Iran, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at baghdad.mfa.ir
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Iranian citizens travelling to Iraq
IranIraq Visa-free, 30 days Iraq visa for citizens of Iran
Travel advice for Iran
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Iran, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Iran
Iraqi citizens may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
Iran’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan and Turkey require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Iraq
No visa is needed by Iranian citizens for Iraq, for stays of up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Iraq and Iran.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Iran?
No visa is needed by Iraqi citizens for Iran, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Iraqi citizens stay in Iran?
Iraqi citizens can stay in Iran for up to 30 days.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
No visa is needed by Iranian citizens for Iraq, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Iran visa-free?
Yes, Iraqi citizens can enter Iran without a visa and stay for up to 30 days.
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.