Iran passport → Iraq
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Visa-free entry30 days
Iranian passport holders can visit Iraq without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Iraq at a glance
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar (IQD)
- Languages
- Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
- Calling code
- +964
- Region
- Western Asia
Iraq for other passports
- IranVisa-free30 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Western Asia for Iranian passport holders
Common questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Iranian passport holders can visit Iraq without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Iranian citizens stay in Iraq?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Iranian citizens get a visa on arrival in Iraq?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Iranian citizens visit without a visa?
36 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iran passport ranks #88 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Iranian citizens (edited 7 Oct 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.