🇮🇷 Iran passport 🇮🇶 Iraq
No visa needed
- Stay up to 30 days
- No visa fee
No — Iran passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Iraq. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Iraq's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Entering Iraq
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Iran passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Iraq
The cradle of civilisation — ancient Mesopotamia, Babylon, and the heritage of the world's first cities
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Currency
- Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
- Language
- Arabic, Kurdish
- Time zone
- AST (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- October – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Iraq's own government before you travel:
- Iraq official visa information ↗ evisa.mofa.gov.iq
- Iraq embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.gov.iq
Common questions
Do Iran citizens need a visa to visit Iraq?
No — Iran passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Iraq. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Iran passport holders stay in Iraq?
Up to 30 days.
How much does a Iraq visa cost for Iran citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Iraq?
We don't hold Iraq's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Iraq give visas to Iran citizens?
Iraq does not require a visa from Iran citizens for short stays (up to 30 days).
Where can Iran citizens find official Iraq visa information?
On Iraq's official site: https://evisa.mofa.gov.iq