Iraq
Italy
Italy visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Italy requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambbaghdad.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Iraq
- Embassy of Italy in Baghdad
Villa W9 - Dijlah Diplomatic Compound - International Zone, Baghdad, Iraq, Baghdad
- Consulate General of Italy in Erbil
Gulan Street (262) UB Plaza Building, 1st floor - Bakhtiyary, 48640 Arbil Iraq, Erbil
Italy has 2 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil.
Italy: visa decisions in Iraq
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,299 | 6,661 | 2,556 | 27.5% | 32.0% |
| 2024 | 13,331 | 9,607 | 3,669 | 27.5% | 37.1% |
| 2025 | 16,896 | 12,670 | 4,226 | 25.0% | 34.0% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Iraq (Baghdad and Erbil) received 16,896 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 12,670. The refusal rate was 25.0%. The refusal rate fell by 2.5 points from 27.5% in 2024. Applications rose by 27% compared with 2024 (13,331).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 34.3% of the applications lodged in Iraq that year. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd 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
Italian citizens travelling to Iraq
ItalyIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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 Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 29 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Italy
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Baghdad and the consulate in Erbil, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Iraq
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Italian embassy in Iraq?
The Italian embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there is also a consulate in Erbil.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Italian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Italy visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for Italy 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.