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Iraq
Iraq visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for 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 Switzerland
- Embassy of Iraq in Bern
Elfenstrasse 6, 3006 Bern
Iraq has 1 mission in Switzerland, with its embassy in Bern.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Switzerland
IraqSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland 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.
Swiss 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Iraq
How long Swiss citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Swiss citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; Swiss citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Turkey admits Swiss citizens visa-free.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Switzerland
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Swiss citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Iraqi embassy in Switzerland?
The Iraqi embassy in Switzerland is in Bern.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Can Swiss citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; Swiss 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.