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Iraq visa for Nigerian citizens

e-Visa

Nigerian 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 31 October 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)

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 Nigeria

Iraq has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.

Iraqi citizens travelling to Nigeria

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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.

Nigerian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Iraq

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

How Nigerian citizens apply

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

Iraq’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens

Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey and Kuwait require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Iraqi citizens travelling to Nigeria

Nigeria requires a visa from Iraqi citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Iraq.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Nigerian citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where is the Iraqi embassy in Nigeria?

The Iraqi embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Nigeria requires a visa from Iraqi citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter Iraq visa-free?

No; Nigerian 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.