Iraq passport → Ethiopia
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa (90 days). Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Ethiopia at a glance
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (ETB)
- Languages
- Amharic
- Calling code
- +251
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Ethiopia for other passports
- IraqVisa required
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Iraqi passport holders
ZambiaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival60 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
KenyaeTA90 days
SeychelleseTA90 days
Common questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Iraqi citizens stay in Ethiopia?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Iraqi citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Iraqi citizens visit without a visa?
29 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iraq passport ranks #92 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Iraqi citizens (edited 17 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Ethiopia before you travel.