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Iraq visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Iraq visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at iraqiembassy.us
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 States
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- Consulate General of Iraq in Los Angeles
Wilshire Boulevard 4500, 90010 Los Angeles
- Consular Office of Iraq in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3421, 20007 Washington
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All missions of Iraq in the United States
Iraq has 3 missions in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C. Consulates: Los Angeles and Washington D.C.
Iraqi citizens travelling to the United States
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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.
For a trip from the United States to Iraq, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 US citizens can stay in Iraq
How long US citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Iraq’s neighbours for US citizens
Turkey admits US citizens visa-free. Iran requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iraqi citizens travelling to the United States
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Iraq?
US citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Iraqi embassy in the United States?
The Iraqi embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.; there are also consulates in Los Angeles and Washington D.C.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United States?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Iraq visa-free?
No; US 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.