Iraq
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Iraq
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Baghdad Open 24/7
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All missions of the United Kingdom in Iraq
The United Kingdom has 2 missions in Iraq, with its embassy in Baghdad. Consulates: Erbil.
British citizens travelling to Iraq
United KingdomIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Baghdad and the consulate in Erbil, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Ireland requires Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Iraq
British citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in Iraq?
The British embassy in Iraq is in Baghdad; there is also a consulate in Erbil.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Iraq?
British citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.