Iraq
Russia
Russia visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at iraq.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Iraq
- Embassy of Russia in Baghdad
Hay al-Mutanabbi 605/5/4, Baghdad
- Consulate General of Russia in Erbil
Republic of Iraq, Kurdistan Region, Erbil, Dashti Hawler, Plot 1/5, County 15, Kelekin (Salahaddin Road, opposite Restaurant "Hawana")
- Consulate General of Russia in Basra
Abi Hasib street, district Bradayyya, Block 29, Number 167ll, Basra, Iraq, Basrah
All missions of Russia in Iraq
Russia has 3 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil and Basra.
Russian citizens travelling to Iraq
RussiaIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- 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.
Iraqi citizens planning a trip to Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Russia
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Baghdad and the consulates in Erbil and Basra, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Russia?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.
Where is the Russian embassy in Iraq?
The Russian embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there are also consulates in Erbil and Basra.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for Russia 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.