3 Easy Steps to obtaining Iraq e-Visa

If you do not satisfy the requirements for applying ETA online, please apply through a travel agent, airline, or an Iraq visa office. If you are not available for an ETA VISA, you can still apply for a another electronic visiting visa.

It is important that you are very careful when you enter your personal details. You will have an opportunity to review all the details you have provided and can change the details at any time until you confirm all details as correct.

If you have made an error, it is important that you correct it before proceeding. Once you have confirmed the details, your credit card will be debited for the non-refundable service charge.

If you find out later that you have made a mistake, you will need to make a new application (and incur another service charge). We cannot change the details on an ETA once it has been issued.

Note: If your ETA details do not match your passport details you might experience delays when boarding your aircraft or be refused entry into Iraq.

No. You do not need to arrange your transportation into the country before applying for an ETA. Whether you are traveling by boat or plane, it’s okay to apply for your ETA anytime before or after your confirmed ticket.

Approved applicants will be issued single-entry visas valid for three months from the date of issuance. In some cases, multi entry-visas valid for six months and one year will be granted.

• To enable the authorities to process your application, you must clearly state:
• Why are you visiting Iraq?
• How long do you intend to stay in Iraq
• How will you support yourself during your time in Iraq?
• What is the purpose of your visit to Iraq?
• Type of passport you hold and for how long it is valid
• Where do you intend to travel following your visit to Iraq?
• If you have a permit to enter the country you intend to travel to after your stay in Iraq

There are single and multiple-entry options for an Iraq Visa. The entry type will depend upon the type of visa you apply for.

All US citizens must have a visa to travel to Iraq. Individuals, primarily contractors traveling in support of a US government contract, who are traveling on an ordinary, blue passport (in other words, not a diplomatic or official passport) will not be issued a traditional visa by the Embassy of Iraq in Washington, DC.

It will take a minimum of 15 working days for your Iraqi visa to get approved and therefore, you should apply accordingly.

A business visa for Iraq is issued for foreigners who wish to travel to Iraq with the sole purpose of conducting business and commercial activities following a successful demonstration of the nature of the visit, possibly supported by a business letter addressed to the Embassy.

Your nationality shall not be a prior condition for the issuing of your visa, provided that you will have complied with all the requirements and your visit to Iraq shall not constitute a threat to public security.

Yes, your application may be rejected on certain grounds. In that case, you will be notified of the reasons for rejection and deadlines for submission of an appeal. Bear in mind that the visa fee is non-refundable.

No. If you have a family member, you will have to apply for an application. Even if your child is traveling under your passport, they will need their own application.

Yes, kindly use his/her ID information alongside your personal information when completing the online application form. Please use your child’s (dependants) identification data requested at the time of completion when adding another traveler to your application. There are no exceptions regarding age.

• A visa on arrival facility is available for your nationality at this destination. The traveler must:
• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of sufficient funds
• Hold proof of onward/return flights
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Hold documents showing proof of travel purpose (e.g., business cover or support letter, conference registrations, tour itinerary, etc.)
• It is recommended that you confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa.

Iraq Visa application is normally processed within 12 working days.

• The Iraq visa photo must meet the requirements described below. If not, the application will be delayed until you provide correct photos.
• Photo must be 45 mm X 35 mm in size
• The face should cover 80% of the photo
• In color. White and black photo won’t be accepted
• Taken against a plain white background
• Taken within the last 3 months
• Your head should face the camera directly. It should not be tilted or turned, even slightly
• The head must be centered in the image. You must look directly at the camera and show your full face
• Do not wear sunglasses or tinted/colored glasses.
• You normally wear glasses; your eyes must be clearly visible in the photo
• The photo must be different from the passport photo.

• A visa on arrival facility is available at this destination. The traveler must:
• Arrive at Erbil or Sulaymaniyah only
• Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page
• Hold proof of sufficient funds
• Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
• Hold documents showing proof of purpose of the trip
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Confirm with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change

You will be able to get your visa on arrival from Al Najaf International Airport. Additionally, citizens of Turkey can get theirs from Baghdad International Airport also. Lebanon is the only country whose citizens can get a visa on arrival from any port of entry.

A tourist visa for Iraq is granted to foreigners only in the case of visits with exclusively tourism-related purposes upon submission of the required documents proving the intent of the visit.

In general, a tourist visa to Iraq is issued in four to eight weeks. However, bear in mind that the application procedure may take longer than it’s supposed to be for individual cases whereby scrutiny is required.

Yes, multiple entry visas can be granted for short or long-term visits to Iraq if the applicant fulfills the prerequisite conditions.