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🇬🇲 Does a Gambian need a visa for Iraq 🇮🇶?
Yes. Gambian 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 Gambian 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
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in the Gambia (G) works with sockets in Iraq.
Easier destinations near Iraq for Gambian passport holders
- 🇧🇭 Bahrain — e-Visa
- 🇶🇦 Qatar — e-Visa
The other way round
🇮🇶 Iraqi passport holders visiting the Gambia: Iraqi passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.
The Gambian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Gambian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Gambian 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 the Gambia?
Iraqi passport holders need a visa for the Gambia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the Gambia before travelling.