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๐ฌ๐ญ Does a Ghanaian need a visa for Iraq ๐ฎ๐ถ?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Ghanaian passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ghanaian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Iraq or its official government website before you travel.
โ 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
An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.
Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.
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 ยท Currency: Iraqi dinar (IQD, ุน.ุฏ) ยท Official languages: Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani ยท Calling code: +964
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Ghana (G) works with sockets in Iraq.
Easier destinations near Iraq for Ghanaian passport holders
- ๐ฏ๐ด Jordan โ Visa on arrival
- ๐ฑ๐ง Lebanon โ Visa on arrival
The other way round
๐ฎ๐ถ Iraqi passport holders visiting Ghana: Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Ghana, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ghana before travelling.
The Ghanaian passport at a glance
All destinations for Ghana passport holders โ ยท Who needs a visa for Iraq โ
Questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Ghanaian passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
Does an Iraqi need a visa for Ghana?
Iraqi passport holders need a visa for Ghana, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Ghana before travelling.