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Iraq Visa Requirements for United Kingdom Citizens

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United Kingdom passport holders need an eVisa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.

The UK government's travel advice says you can no longer get a visit visa on arrival in Iraq, and you must apply for a visa on the Government of Iraq's e-visa portal at least 24 hours before you travel.

“You are no longer able to get a visit visa on arrival in Iraq. You must apply for a visa on the e-visa portal of the Government of Iraq at least 24 hours before you travel.”

Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Iraq entry requirements · checked 3 Oct 2026

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How to get your eVisa for Iraq in three steps

  1. Complete the application online with your United Kingdom passport details.
  2. Pay the fee — — by card.
  3. Check your inbox — the approval is linked to your passport.
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Iraq e-Visa

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Fee and processing time not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

Documents (2)
  • Valid passport
  • Digital photo
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What the Iraq visa rules mean for United Kingdom travellers

United Kingdom passport holders need an eVisa to enter Iraq. You apply online, upload a passport scan and a photo, pay the fee and receive the visa by email. Apply at least one to two weeks before your trip and print the approval — some airlines and border officers ask to see it on paper.

The main option is the Iraq e-Visa.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Iraq applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: Iraq's Foreign Ministry lists a passport valid for at least six months among the conditions for a visa request, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arri…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for Iraq.
  • Return or onward ticket: The UK government tells British travellers, who must apply for an Iraqi e-visa, to have a return ticket or a ticket out of Iraq to a third destination in place: without one there is a risk of the airline refusing boardi…
  • Proof of funds: Iraq's Foreign Ministry lists, among the conditions for a visa on an ordinary passport, that you can cover your living costs for the whole stay in Iraq. It publishes no amount.

Iraq entry rules compared

Iraq lets 1 passport in without a visa, issues eVisas to 47 and requires an embassy visa from 150. United Kingdom citizens are treated the same way as Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia and Cyprus. Overall the United Kingdom passport ranks #29 in the world with 118 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a United Kingdom passport you can also visit 19 countries in the region without a visa, including Brunei, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, Kazakhstan and Mongolia.

In the other direction, Iraq citizens need a visa to visit United Kingdom.

Flag of IraqEntry requirements for Iraq

Return or onward ticket

The UK government tells British travellers, who must apply for an Iraqi e-visa, to have a return ticket or a ticket out of Iraq to a third destination in place: without one there is a risk of the airline refusing boarding. No Iraqi official source we could find states the rule.

UK FCDO travel advice — Iraq entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

2 days

On arrival, the foreigner fills out and signs an arrival notification form and presents it to the residence officer at the port. Those managing hotels, hostels or any other place where a foreigner resides must inform the residence officer of the foreigner's entry and departure within 2 days of arrival or departure. Anyone who houses a foreigner elsewhere must inform the residence officer within the same period. Violating article 18 is punishable by up to one year in prison and a fine of 100,000 to 500,000 dinars, or one of these penalties.

Ministry of Justice of Iraq, Iraqi Gazette Office (Translation Department) — Foreigner Residence Law No. (76) of 2017 (English translation, 2021)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

Under the Foreigner Residence Law No. 76 of 2017, a foreigner who wants to stay in Iraq longer than the period allowed in their visa must obtain a residence card before that period ends. Breaching this is punished by imprisonment of up to one year, a fine of one hundred thousand to five hundred thousand dinars, or both.

Ministry of Justice of Iraq, Iraqi Gazette Office (Translation Department) — Foreigner Residence Law No. (76) of 2017 (English translation, 2021)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do UK citizens need a visa for Iraq?

United Kingdom passport holders need an eVisa for Iraq, applied for online before travel. The UK government's travel advice says you can no longer get a visit visa on arrival in Iraq, and you must apply for a visa on the Government of Iraq's e-visa portal at least 24 hours before you travel.

How much does a Iraq visa cost for United Kingdom citizens?

Iraq e-Visa: —.

How do United Kingdom citizens apply for a Iraq eVisa?

Apply online before you travel on the official portal (evisa.iq). Approval is linked to your passport, so travel with the same passport you applied with.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Iraq?

Iraq's Foreign Ministry lists a passport valid for at least six months among the conditions for a visa request, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Iraq.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.