Kenya passport → Iraq
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Iraq?
eVisa (apply online)
Kenyan 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
- KenyaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Western Asia for Kenyan passport holders
PalestineVisa-free
JordanVisa on arrival30 days
BahraineVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa- United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
AzerbaijanVisa required
Common questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Kenyan passport holders need an eVisa for Iraq. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Iraq?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Kenyan citizens get a visa on arrival in Iraq?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Kenyan citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kenya passport ranks #63 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Kenyan 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.