Syria
Iraq
Iraq visa for Syrian citizens
Entry requirement
Syrian 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 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.
Iraqi missions in Syria
Iraq has 1 mission in Syria, with its embassy in Damascus.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Syria
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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.
Syrian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Syrian citizens can stay in Iraq
How long Syrian citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Syrian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; Syrian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for Syrian citizens
Iran admits Syrian citizens visa-free. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey and Kuwait require Syrian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to Syria
Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Syria and Iraq.
Frequently asked questions
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Syrian citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Iraqi embassy in Syria?
The Iraqi embassy in Syria is in Damascus.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Syria?
Iraqi citizens need an e-Visa for Syria, applied for online before travel.
Can Syrian citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; Syrian 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.