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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of IraqIraqi Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Iraq Passport Holders Travel?

Iraq passport holders can visit 8 countries without a visa. That ranks the Iraq passport #197 of 199.

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8
Visa-free destinations
0
With unlimited stay
8
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (3 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Iraq

Below is the full list of countries that Iraq citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Iraq passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of IranIran Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of TunisiaTunisia Visa-free 15 days
Flag of ZambiaZambia Visa-free 90 days

Overview of visa-free access for Iraq citizens

Holders of a Iraq passport can travel to 8 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 0 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 8 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 21 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 3 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Iraq citizens can reach 32 countries without a classic visa application. A further 48 countries offer an eVisa, and 118 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Dominica, Haiti, Iran, Malaysia, Micronesia and Seychelles, among many others.

Where can Iraq citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Iraq passport grouped by the maximum stay:

90 days (3 months) (3 countries)

Haiti, Seychelles and Zambia

30 days (1 month) (3 countries)

Iran, Malaysia and Micronesia

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

15 days (about 2 weeks) (1 country)

Tunisia

Key takeaways for Iraq passport holders

With 8 visa-free destinations, the Iraq passport ranks #197 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Iraq citizens

How many countries can Iraq passport holders visit without a visa?

Iraq passport holders can visit 8 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 0 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 8 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (21) and electronic travel authorisations (3), Iraq citizens can enter 32 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Iraq citizens?

No country currently offers Iraq passport holders a visa-free stay without a time limit — every visa-free destination sets a maximum number of days.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Iraq passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 3 countries, including Haiti, Seychelles and Zambia.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Iraq citizens?

The longest fixed visa-free stay is 90 days (3 months), available in Haiti, Seychelles and Zambia.

Where is the Iraq passport ranked?

With 8 visa-free destinations the Iraq passport ranks #197 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Iraq passport holders: 8 visa-free, 21 visa on arrival, 3 eTA and 48 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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