Ireland passport → Iraq
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Irish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iraq for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
Sources differ on this route: another dataset lists it as eVisa. Confirm on the official website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
Iraq at a glance
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar (IQD)
- Languages
- Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
- Calling code
- +964
- Region
- Western Asia
Iraq for other passports
- IrelandVisa on arrival60 days
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Western Asia for Irish passport holders
Common questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Irish passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iraq for up to 60 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Iraq?
Up to 60 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Irish citizens (edited 10 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.