Saudi Arabia
Iraq
Iraq visa for Saudi citizens
Entry requirement
Iraq issues Saudi citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofa.gov.iq
Which Iraq visa?
Visit or tourism visa (including religious visit visa)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- One month per visit
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- The Embassy in Washington allows 15 business days for consular visas that need approval from Iraq
Apply on Iraqi e-Visa application portal (eservice.evisa.iq)
For the tourist visa, Iraq’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on eservice.evisa.iq. Processing time, as Iraq states it: The Embassy in Washington allows 15 business days for consular visas that need approval from Iraq. Longest stay on the tourist visa: One month per visit.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
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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.
Before travelling from Saudi Arabia to Iraq, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Saudi citizens can stay in Iraq
Saudi citizens may stay in Iraq for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iraq.
How Saudi citizens apply
Saudi citizens receive the visa for Iraq at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Iraq’s neighbours for Saudi citizens
Iran, Jordan, Turkey and Kuwait admit Saudi citizens visa-free.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Saudi Arabia
Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Iraq issues Saudi citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Saudi citizens stay in Iraq?
Saudi citizens can stay in Iraq for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Iraq tourist visa cost?
Iraq’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: The Embassy in Washington allows 15 business days for consular visas that need approval from Iraq.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.
Can Saudi citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; Saudi citizens need a visa on arrival in 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.