YemenIraq

Iraq visa for Yemeni citizens

Entry requirement

e-Visa

Yemeni 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)

All visa types for Iraq

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 Yemen

  • Embassy of Iraq in Sanaa

    Embassy · Sanaa

    Today 09:00–14:00

Iraq has 1 mission in Yemen, with its embassy in Sanaa.

Iraqi citizens travelling to Yemen

IraqYemen Visa required Yemen 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 Yemen 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 Yemeni citizens can stay in Iraq

How long Yemeni citizens may stay in Iraq is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Yemeni citizens apply

The e-Visa for Iraq is applied for online on its official government portal; Yemeni citizens carry the approval when they travel.

Iraq’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens

Syria admits Yemeni citizens visa-free. Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey and Kuwait require Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Iraqi citizens travelling to Yemen

Iraqi citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Yemeni citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where is the Iraqi embassy in Yemen?

The Iraqi embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Yemen?

Iraqi citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel.

Can Yemeni citizens enter Iraq visa-free?

No; Yemeni 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.