JapanIraq

Iraq visa for Japanese citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa

Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission
Visa guide
Iraq visa guide

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofa.gov.iq

Which Iraq visa?

Iraqi electronic visa (e-visa, evisa.iq)

Key facts

Processing time
Not published on the portal; the application status can be tracked online

Apply on Iraqi e-Visa application portal (eservice.evisa.iq)

All visa types for Iraq

Iraq’s official site for the e-Visa is eservice.evisa.iq. Processing time, as Iraq states it: Not published on the portal; the application status can be tracked online.

Iraqi missions in Japan

  • Embassy of Iraq in Tokyo

    Embassy · Tokyo

    Today 09:00–16:00

Iraq has 1 mission in Japan, with its embassy in Tokyo.

Iraqi citizens travelling to Japan

IraqJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Iraq

Travel advice for Iraq

  • US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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.

Japanese citizens planning a trip to Iraq can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Iraq at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Iraq (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iraq (updated 29 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Japanese citizens can stay in Iraq

How long Japanese citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Japanese citizens apply

The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; Japanese citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Iraq’s neighbours for Japanese citizens

Iran and Turkey admit Japanese citizens visa-free.

Iraqi citizens travelling to Japan

Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.

Where is the Iraqi embassy in Japan?

The Iraqi embassy in Japan is in Tokyo.

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Japan?

Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.

Can Japanese citizens enter Iraq visa-free?

No; Japanese citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq.

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.