Republic of Iraq visas
Iraq publishes tourist eVisa guidance through the Ministry of Interior eVisa portal and a wider consular visa-type framework through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The route set covers tourist eVisa, visit and tourism visas, normal visas, transit, multi-entry visas and work-permit-linked visa or residence cases, with extra caution for employment because MOFA says foreign-worker visas or residence permits generally require a Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs work permit.
6 routes · 5 without a sponsor · 0 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Iraq eVisa Portal ↗ · Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Interior eVisa Portal
Link last verified:
Regulators of immigration advice
- General Directorate of Residency (GDR) — Official appointment and transaction channel referenced by the Iraq eVisa portal for General Directorate of Residency matters. Immigration and work-linked filings should be verified with the competent Iraqi mission or authority before payment or travel.
Visa routes (6)
Tourist eVisa
Online Iraq tourist eVisa route through the Ministry of Interior eVisa portal, currently presented as a tourism-only electronic application flow.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Visit or Tourism Consular Visa
Consular visit and tourism visa framework for Iraq, including tourism, religious visits and authorised business or investor visits.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Normal Visa
MOFA normal visa category allowing one entry within three months and residence in Iraq for up to three months, with arrival reporting to the Directorate of Residence.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Transit and Non-Stop Transit Visa
Iraq transit framework for short stopovers and supervised non-stop transit through Iraqi territory.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Multi-Entry Visa
Iraq multi-entry visa category for repeated travel, granted for three months, six months or one year after legal conditions are met.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
Work-Permit-Linked Visa or Residence Permit
Cautious employer-linked route note for foreign workers, because MOFA says worker visas and residence permits generally require a Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs work permit first.
Sponsor required · Non-settlement · Last reviewed 25 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Iraq have?+
We cover 6 Republic of Iraq visa routes in these categories: visitor and short business, general residence, and sponsored work. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Iraq visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 6 Republic of Iraq routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 1 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Iraq visas lead to permanent residence?+
The Republic of Iraq routes we cover are temporary rather than direct settlement routes.
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