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🇨🇩 Does a Congolese need a visa for Iraq 🇮🇶?
Yes. Congolese passport holders need a visa for Iraq, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Iraq before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Democratic Republic of the Congo citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Iraq or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Iraq: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 29 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Iraq at a glance
Capital: Baghdad · Currency: Iraqi dinar (IQD, ع.د) · Official languages: Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani · Calling code: +964
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type E plugs bring a travel adapter for Iraq's sockets (C, G). Mains voltage differs (Iraq: 230 V; DR Congo: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Iraq for Congolese passport holders
- 🇧🇭 Bahrain — e-Visa
- 🇶🇦 Qatar — e-Visa
- 🇸🇾 Syria — e-Visa
The other way round
🇮🇶 Iraqi passport holders visiting DR Congo: Iraqi passport holders need a visa for DR Congo, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Congolese passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Congolese citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Congolese passport holders need a visa for Iraq, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Iraq before travelling.
Does an Iraqi need a visa for DR Congo?
Iraqi passport holders need a visa for DR Congo, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.