Iraq
Japan
Japan visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at iraq.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Iraq
- Embassy of Japan in Baghdad Today · Closed
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Japan has 2 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil.
Japanese citizens travelling to Iraq
JapanIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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 Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Japan
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Baghdad and the consulate in Erbil, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Japan?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Iraq?
The Japanese embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there is also a consulate in Erbil.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for Japan obtained in advance.
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.