Sri Lanka
Iraq
Iraq visa for Sri Lankan citizens
Entry requirement
Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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)
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 Sri Lanka
Iraq has no embassy or consulate in Sri Lanka on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
IraqSri Lanka Visa on arrival Sri Lanka 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.
Before travelling from Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lankan citizens can stay in Iraq
How long Sri Lankan citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Sri Lankan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; Sri Lankan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for Sri Lankan citizens
Jordan, Turkey and Kuwait require Sri Lankan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Sri Lanka
Iraqi citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Sri Lankan citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Is there an embassy of Iraq in Sri Lanka?
No. Iraq has no embassy in Sri Lanka.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Iraqi citizens receive their visa for Sri Lanka at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Sri Lankan citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; Sri Lankan 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.