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🇮🇶 Does an Iraqi need a visa for the United States 🇺🇸?
Yes. Iraqi passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Iraqi citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States, Baghdad · iq.usembassy.gov
- Consulate General of the United States, Erbil · 413 Ishtar, Ankawa Erbil, Iraq · iq.usembassy.gov
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
United States at a glance
Capital: Washington D.C. · Currency: United States dollar (USD, $) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +1
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: the United States uses plug types A, B, Iraq uses C, G. Mains voltage differs (the United States: 120 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 the United States →
Your embassy in the United States
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the United States, contact the embassy of Iraq:
- Embassy of Iraq in Washington, D.C. · iraqiembassy.us
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near the United States for Iraqi passport holders
- 🇩🇲 Dominica — Visa-free 21 days
- 🇭🇹 Haiti — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇸🇷 Suriname — Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
🇺🇸 American passport holders visiting Iraq: American passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Iraqi passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for the United States?
Iraqi passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.
Does an American need a visa for Iraq?
American passport holders need a visa for Iraq, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.