Iraq
Philippines
Philippines visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
The Philippines requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Philippines visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at philembassybaghdad.wordpress.com
Which Philippines visa?
Visa-free entry (EO 408) and 9(a) temporary visitor visa for pleasure
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals
- Processing time
- e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post
Apply on Bureau of Immigration e-Services (tourist visa extension)
All visa types for the Philippines
The Philippines’ official site for the tourist visa is e-services.immigration.gov.ph. Processing time, as the Philippines states it: e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals.
Filipino missions in Iraq
The Philippines has 1 mission in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad.
Filipino citizens travelling to Iraq
PhilippinesIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of the Philippines
Travel advice for the Philippines
- 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.
Iraqi citizens planning a trip to the Philippines can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in the Philippines
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in the Philippines 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 Filipino embassy in Baghdad, or to a visa centre acting for the Philippines; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Philippines.
Filipino citizens travelling to Iraq
Filipino citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
The Philippines requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Filipino embassy in Iraq?
The Filipino embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Filipino citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter the Philippines visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for the Philippines 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.