Iraq
South Korea
South Korea visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Korea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at overseas.mofa.go.kr
Which South Korea visa?
C-3 short-term visit visa (C-3-9 ordinary tourist, C-3-1 general)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days
- Fee
- US$40
- Processing time
- Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel
All visa types for South Korea
South Korea’s tourist visa costs US$40 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visa.go.kr. Processing time, as South Korea states it: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days.
South Korean missions in Iraq
- Embassy of South Korea in Baghdad
Villa W5, Dijla Diplomatic Compound Green Zone, Baghdad, Iraq
Today 08:00–16:00
South Korea has 1 mission in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad.
South Korean citizens travelling to Iraq
South KoreaIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of South Korea
Travel advice for South Korea
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 South Korea, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Korea at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 27 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Korea (updated 14 May 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Korea (updated 4 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in South Korea
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in South Korea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Korea is applied for online on its official government portal; Iraqi citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Korea’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
North Korea requires Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South Korean citizens travelling to Iraq
South Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Iraq and South Korea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea, applied for online before travel.
Where is the South Korean embassy in Iraq?
The South Korean embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad.
How much does the South Korea tourist visa cost?
South Korea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$40 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Set by the Korean embassy or consulate where you apply; check its processing time and apply well before travel.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Iraq?
South Korean citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter South Korea visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for South Korea.
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.