RussiaIraq

Iraq visa for Russian citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa

Iraq requires a visa from Russian citizens, available 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)

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 Russia

Iraq has 1 mission in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow.

Iraqi citizens travelling to Russia

IraqRussia Visa required Russia 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.

For a trip from Russia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Russian citizens can stay in Iraq

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

How Russian citizens apply

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

Iraq’s neighbours for Russian citizens

Jordan and Turkey admit Russian citizens visa-free. Kuwait requires Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Iraqi citizens travelling to Russia

Iraqi citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Iraq requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Where is the Iraqi embassy in Russia?

The Iraqi embassy in Russia is in Moscow.

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Russia?

Iraqi citizens need a visa for Russia, obtained before travel.

Can Russian citizens enter Iraq visa-free?

No; Russian 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.