Afghanistan passport → Iraq
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Iraq?
eVisa (apply online)
Afghan passport holders need an eVisa for Iraq. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Iraq at a glance
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar (IQD)
- Languages
- Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
- Calling code
- +964
- Region
- Western Asia
Iraq for other passports
- AfghanistaneVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Western Asia for Afghan passport holders
Common questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Afghan passport holders need an eVisa for Iraq. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Afghan citizens stay in Iraq?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Afghan citizens get a visa on arrival in Iraq?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Afghan citizens visit without a visa?
23 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Afghanistan passport ranks #94 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Afghan citizens (edited 24 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Iraq before you travel.