Republic of Iraq · short term business
Visit or Tourism Consular Visa
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Source check: all 3 official citations reconfirmed 11 July 2026
Consular visit and tourism visa framework for Iraq, including tourism, religious visits and authorised business or investor visits.
- Processing time
- Filed through the competent Iraqi mission or approved tourism-company coordination route; MOFA does not publish a single standard decision-time target on the reviewed page.
- Government fees
- MOFA lists USD 30 for tourist visa arrivals and religious visit visa approvals for religious tourism companies as groups, and USD 40 for regular, religious visit and individual visa cases.
- Typical duration
- MOFA describes tourist visa entry once during three months from grant with a one-month stay; visit visa wording also describes one-month entry and one-month residence for religious or holy-site visits.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- No
In short
As of 25 July 2026, the Visit or Tourism Consular Visa for Republic of Iraq is an unsponsored Iraq immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Iraq government pages, reviewed 25 July 2026.
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What is the Visit or Tourism Consular Visa in Republic of Iraq?
Visit or Tourism Consular Visa is an unsponsored Iraq route. Indicative government fees are MOFA lists USD 30 for tourist visa arrivals and religious visit visa approvals for religious tourism companies as groups, and USD 40 for regular, religious visit and individual visa cases; indicative processing time is Filed through the competent Iraqi mission or approved tourism-company coordination route; MOFA does not publish a single standard decision-time target on the reviewed page; typical duration is MOFA describes tourist visa entry once during three months from grant with a one-month stay; visit visa wording also describes one-month entry and one-month residence for religious or holy-site visits. This route does not lead to permanent residence.
Verified against Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq on 27 June 2026.
Overview
The Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa page distinguishes tourist visas and visit visas. It says a tourist visa lets the holder enter Iraq once during the three months from the date of grant and stay for one month for tourist and relic-site visits. It also says visit visas cover religious events or visits to holy sites, and that public or political figures, business people, investors and people whose visit is considered in Iraq interests may be granted a 30-day visa under the cited consular instructions. For tourist groups, MOFA says applications are offered through tourism companies in the mission area in coordination with an officially licensed tourism company in Iraq.
Additional sources
Primary source
Iraq eVisa portal - about eVisa ↗ · Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Interior eVisa Portal
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Primary source
Iraq eVisa application portal ↗ · Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Interior eVisa Portal
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Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The visit purpose fits tourism, tourist/relic sites, religious events, holy-site visits, business, investor or other short-term visit purposes described by MOFA.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ✓The passport is valid for at least six months.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ✓The applicant can provide a visa application form, photographs, living-cost means, address in Iraq and convincing reason for the visit.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ✓Tourist groups use tourism-company coordination where MOFA requires it.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
Common blockers
- !The applicant intends to work or live in Iraq under a short visit visa.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- !There is an objection to entry on public health, security, morals or national-economy grounds.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- !The applicant lacks a convincing reason for the visa type or a complete Iraq address and evidence pack.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Passport valid for at least six months.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ·Visa application form and two photographs.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ·Evidence of means to cover living costs during the stay.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
- ·Iraq address, travel purpose, tourism-company or religious/business invitation evidence where applicable.Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Classify the trip as tourist, religious visit, business/investor visit or another short-stay purpose.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare passport, application form, photographs, funds, address and purpose evidence.
Submit through the official channel
File through the competent Iraqi mission or licensed tourism-company coordination channel.
After approval
Check the visa validity, entry count and one-month stay limit before travel.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantRead the MOFA visa-type guidance ↗
Use this official Iraq source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for read the mofa visa-type guidance.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq · verified
- AppointmentApplicantBook a residency directorate appointment if instructed ↗
Use this official Iraq source to confirm the current requirements, filing channel and evidence for book a residency directorate appointment if instructed.
General Directorate of Residency, Iraq · verified
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the tourist visa stay?+
MOFA says the tourist visa allows entry once during the three months from grant and a one-month stay for tourist and relic-site visits.
Are tourist groups treated differently?+
MOFA says tourist-group applications are offered through tourism companies in the mission area in coordination with officially licensed tourism companies in Iraq.
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Primary source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Iraq
Last checked: 27 June 2026