Mauritania
Iraq
Iraq visa for Mauritanian citizens
Entry requirement
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Iraq visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
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)
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 Mauritania
Iraq has 1 mission in Mauritania, with its embassy in Nouakchott.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Mauritania
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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.
For a trip from Mauritania to Iraq, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Mauritanian citizens can stay in Iraq
How long Mauritanian citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritanian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; Mauritanian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for Mauritanian citizens
Syria and Iran admit Mauritanian citizens visa-free. Jordan, Turkey and Kuwait require Mauritanian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Mauritania
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Mauritania and Iraq.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Iraqi embassy in Mauritania?
The Iraqi embassy in Mauritania is in Nouakchott.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Mauritania?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Mauritanian citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; Mauritanian citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq.
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.