South Africa
Iraq
Iraq visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Iraq requires a visa from South African 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)
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 South Africa
- Embassy of Iraq in Pretoria
Jan Shoba Street 803, Pretoria
Iraq has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Iraqi citizens travelling to South Africa
IraqSouth Africa Visa required South Africa 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.
South African 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).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Iraq
How long South African citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for South African citizens
Kuwait requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Iraq requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Iraqi embassy in South Africa?
The Iraqi embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can South African citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; South African 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.