Iraq
Turkey
Turkey visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at baghdad.emb.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Iraq
- Embassy of Turkey in Baghdad
Karadat Maryam - International Zone (Green Zone) 406/4213, Baghdad
Today 09:00–18:00 -
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- Consulate of Turkey in Mosul Today · Closed
All missions of Turkey in Iraq
Turkey has 5 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil, Basra and Mosul.
Turkish citizens travelling to Iraq
TurkeyIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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 Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Baghdad and the consulates in Erbil, Basra and Mosul, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Iran admits Iraqi citizens visa-free. Georgia, Greece, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Iraq
Iraq requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Turkey, obtained before travel.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Iraq?
The Turkish embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there are also consulates in Erbil, Basra and Mosul.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Turkish citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.