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🇮🇶 Does an Iraqi need a visa for South Korea 🇰🇷?
Yes. Iraqi passport holders need a visa for South Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of South Korea before travelling.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Iraqi citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of South Korea or its official government website before you travel.
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.
Where to apply in Iraq
If you live in Iraq, visas for South Korea are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of South Korea, Baghdad
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
South Korea at a glance
Capital: Seoul · Currency: South Korean won (KRW, ₩) · Official languages: Korean · Calling code: +82
U.S. State Department travel advisory for South Korea: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 28 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for South Korea's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (South Korea: 220 V; Iraq: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering South Korea →
Easier destinations near South Korea for Iraqi passport holders
- 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa on arrival
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — e-Visa
- 🇮🇷 Iran — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇸🇾 Syria — Visa-free
- 🇰🇭 Cambodia — Visa on arrival
- 🇱🇧 Lebanon — Visa on arrival
- 🇲🇻 Maldives — Visa on arrival
The other way round
🇰🇷 South Korean passport holders visiting Iraq: South Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iraq, usually at the airport or land border.
The Iraqi passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Iraqi passport holders need a visa for South Korea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of South Korea before travelling.
Does a South Korean need a visa for Iraq?
South Korean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iraq, usually at the airport or land border.