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๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Does a Jamaican need a visa for Iraq ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ถ?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Jamaican 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 Jamaican 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

You need a travel adapter: Iraq uses plug types C, G, Jamaica uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Iraq: 230 V; Jamaica: 116 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

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

The Jamaican passport at a glance

55visa-free
4ETA
24visa on arrival
44e-Visa
71visa required

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Questions

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Jamaican 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 Jamaica?

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