Iraq
Spain
Spain visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in Iraq
- Embassy of Spain in Baghdad
609-3 55, PO.Box 2072 Baghdad
Spain has 1 mission in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad.
Spain: visa decisions in Iraq
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,759 | 1,528 | 45 | 2.6% | 43.2% |
| 2024 | 2,051 | 1,737 | 83 | 4.2% | 35.3% |
| 2025 | 4,381 | 3,053 | 1,069 | 25.5% | 26.9% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Iraq (Baghdad) received 4,381 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,053. 25.5% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 4.2%: the rate rose by 21.3 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 114% compared with 2024 (2,051).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 34.3% of the applications lodged in Iraq that year, from 25.0% at the consulates of Italy to 84.2% at those of Hungary. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 5th 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
Spanish citizens travelling to Iraq
SpainIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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.
For a trip from Iraq to Spain, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Spain
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Baghdad, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets Iraqi citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Iraq
Spanish citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Spain?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Iraq?
The Spanish embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Spanish citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Spain visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for Spain 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.