For Iraqi passport holders with an EU residence permit

Countries Iraqi citizens can visit with an EU residence permit

These countries trust an EU residence permit and waive or ease their own visa for Iraqi citizens.

8 countries open up
6 visa-free
2 easier eVisa or eTA

Albania eVisa→Visa-free90 days

Multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa that has already been used once in the issuing country. Residence permits from those places also qualify.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Ireland, GCC residence, UK residence.
Antigua and Barbuda eVisa→Visa-free

Visa free for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Canada, UK residence.
Dominican Republic Visa required→Visa-free30 days

Complete the online e-ticket before travel.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Ireland, UK residence.
Mexico Visa required→Visa-free180 days

Physical visa sticker valid on arrival (digital copies refused). Fill the FMM form; carry return ticket and accommodation proof.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Japan, UK residence.
Montenegro Visa required→Visa-free30 days

Supporting visa must stay valid for your whole stay.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Ireland, UK residence.
Serbia Visa required→Visa-free90 days

Valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit. 90 days in any 180.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Ireland, UK residence.
Moldova Visa required→eVisa

Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.

Also accepted: Schengen visa.
Türkiye Visa required→eVisa30 days

Holders of a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen area countries, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States can apply for eVisa.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Ireland, UK residence.

Hold a different visa?

US visa holders 12 UK visa holders 10 Schengen visa holders 10 UK residents 9 Canadian visa and PR holders 7 Irish visa holders 6 Australian visa and PR holders 3 Gulf residents 3

Hold more than one? Tick everything you hold to see every country it opens up.

Common questions

Which countries can Iraqi citizens visit with an EU residence permit?

8 destinations relax their rules for Iraqi citizens who hold an EU residence permit, including visa-free entry to Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Montenegro, Serbia. Conditions differ by country.

Does an EU residence permit have to be valid on arrival?

Yes, in almost every case. Many countries also want it valid for some months after you arrive, and a few want it already used once. The exact rule is listed under each country.

Perks are re-checked every week. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.