United Kingdom
Iraq
Iraq visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Iraq visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mofamission.gov.iq
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 the United Kingdom
- Embassy of Iraq in London
Queen's Gate;Queen's Gate Mews 21;6;5, London
- Consulate General of Iraq in Manchester
Norfolk Street 1, M2 1DW Manchester
- Consulate General of Iraq in Glasgow
238 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 4QY
- Honorary Consulate of Iraq in Manchester
1 Norfolk Street, Manchester, M2 1DW
All missions of Iraq in the United Kingdom
Iraq has 4 missions in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London. Consulates: Manchester and Glasgow. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Manchester.
Iraqi citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
IraqUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 British citizens can stay in Iraq
How long British citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for British citizens
Turkey admits British citizens visa-free. Iran requires British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Iraq?
British citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Iraqi embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Iraqi embassy in the United Kingdom is in London; there are also consulates in Manchester and Glasgow.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Can British citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; British 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.