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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Does an Indian need a visa for Iraq ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Indian 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 Indian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Iraq or its official government website before you travel.

โš  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

Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Iraq's sockets (C, G).

More about entering Iraq โ†’

Your embassy in Iraq

If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Iraq, contact the embassy of India:

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Easier destinations near Iraq for Indian passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ Iraqi passport holders visiting India: Iraqi passport holders need a visa for India, applied for at an embassy or consulate of India before travelling.

The Indian passport at a glance

26visa-free
4ETA
23visa on arrival
53e-Visa
92visa required

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Questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Indian 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 India?

Iraqi passport holders need a visa for India, applied for at an embassy or consulate of India before travelling.