# 🇮🇶 Iraq — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Iraq from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/iraq 15 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel - **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel - **India**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Iraq Federal e-Visa (Tourist / Visit) | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $159 | — | 2 days | | Iraq Consular Tourist / Visit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 30 days | $30 | — | — | | Kurdistan Region e-Visa (Tourist / Visit) | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $72.26 | — | 1 day | | Iraq Visa-Free / Exempt Short Stay (Selected Nationalities) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | — | | Iraq Transit Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 7 days | — | — | — | | Iraq Business Visit Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $159 | — | 2 days | | Iraq Religious Visit (Ziyarat) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | — | - **Iraq Federal e-Visa (Tourist / Visit)** — Key documents: Passport, Passport photograph, Online application form, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance fee receipt · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: eservice.evisa.iq - **Iraq Consular Tourist / Visit Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Passport photographs, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.iq - **Kurdistan Region e-Visa (Tourist / Visit)** — Key documents: Passport, Online application, Passport photograph, Accommodation details · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: us.gov.krd - **Iraq Visa-Free / Exempt Short Stay (Selected Nationalities)** — Key documents: Passport, Proof of nationality eligibility · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: en.wikipedia.org - **Iraq Transit Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Transit visa application, Onward ticket, Passport photographs · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.iq - **Iraq Business Visit Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Online application or mission form, Passport photograph, Letter of invitation, Health insurance fee receipt · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.iq - **Iraq Religious Visit (Ziyarat) Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application, Passport photographs · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.iq ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Iraq Student Visa and Residency | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Iraq Student Visa and Residency** — Key documents: Passport, Letter of admission, Student visa application, Passport photographs, Medical / blood test, Security clearance · Rights: Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Iraqi institution. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.iq ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Kurdistan Region Work Permit and Residency | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Iraq Work Permit and Residency (Federal) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Iraq Intra-Company / Contractor Assignment (Oil & Energy Sector) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Kurdistan Region Work Permit and Residency** — Key documents: Passport, E-work visa, Employment contract, KRG work permit, Iraqi health insurance, Residency card application, Medical test · Rights: Work: Authorises employment in the Kurdistan Region with the sponsoring employer; not valid in federal Iraq. · Residency: KRG residency renewed annually; no published permanent-residence track. · Family: Holders may sponsor immediate family for KRG residency cards. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com - **Iraq Work Permit and Residency (Federal)** — Key documents: Passport, Employment visa, Employment contract, Work permit, Medical / blood test, Security clearance, Residency permit application · Rights: Work: Authorises employment with the sponsoring employer named in the work permit. · Residency: Residency permit is renewed annually; Iraq has no published fast-track to permanent residence or naturalisation through employment. · Family: Holders with valid residency may sponsor immediate family for dependent residency permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.iq - **Iraq Intra-Company / Contractor Assignment (Oil & Energy Sector)** — Key documents: Passport, Assignment / employment visa, Assignment letter or contract, Work permit, Medical / blood test, Residency permit application · Rights: Work: Authorises the assigned role with the sponsoring host entity. · Residency: Residency renewed annually; no published permanent-residence track. · Family: Dependents may be sponsored for residency, subject to the operator's arrangements. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.iq ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Kurdistan Region Investor Residency | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Kurdistan Region Investor Residency** — Key documents: Passport, Investor status confirmation, Residency application, Medical test · Rights: Work: Investor/work-residence permits permit activity tied to the investment in the Kurdistan Region. · Study: Lawful residence permits study in the region. · Residency: Renewable investor residency; no published permanent-residence or citizenship track. · Family: Extends to spouse, children under 18 and parents. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: fragomen.com ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Iraq Family Residency (Spouse / Family of Iraqi) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Iraq Family Residency (Spouse / Family of Iraqi)** — Key documents: Passport, Marriage certificate, Sponsor's documents, Residency application, Medical / blood test, Security clearance, Passport photographs · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency: Residency renewable; spouses of Iraqis may have a separate citizenship route under nationality law, not covered here. · Family: Covers the spouse and dependent children of the Iraqi citizen or resident sponsor. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.iq ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Iraq Journalist / Media Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | — | | Iraq Official / Diplomatic / Service Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Iraq Journalist / Media Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Media visa application, Letter from media organisation, Press accreditation / CMC licence, Passport photographs · Rights: Work: Authorises accredited media work only, not general employment. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.iq - **Iraq Official / Diplomatic / Service Visa** — Key documents: Diplomatic or service passport, Official memorandum / note verbale, Visa application · Rights: Work: Authorises official duties for the sending government, not private employment. · Family: Accredited dependents of diplomats are covered under diplomatic arrangements. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: mofa.gov.iq --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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