Somalia
Iraq
Iraq visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Iraq requires a visa from Somali citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where to apply in Somalia
Iraq has no embassy or consulate in Somalia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Somalia
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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 Somalia 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).
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Iraq
How long Somali citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; Somali citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Saudi Arabia, Iran, Jordan, Turkey and Kuwait require Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Somalia
Somalia requires a visa from Iraqi citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Somalia and Iraq.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from Somali citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Iraq in Somalia?
No. Iraq has no embassy in Somalia.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Somalia requires a visa from Iraqi citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; Somali 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.