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Does Iraq require a visa for Irish (EU) citizens?

Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.

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Last checked 22 Jul 2026Source · Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior — eVisaHow we source this →
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Do Irish (EU) citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Do not travel: Ireland advises against travel to Iraq. If you do go, a visa is required — it can be obtained online in advance through Iraq's Ministry of Interior eVisa site.

Apply on the official siteRepublic of Iraq Ministry of Interior — eVisa — last checked 22 July 2026
Always confirm with the official source before you travel.
Health FileSubject · IraqChecked · 22 Jul 2026

Vaccinations for Iraq

Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.

Conditional

Only if arriving from a risk area

Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.

  • Yellow Fever

    Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.

Recommended on health grounds

Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.

  • Hepatitis A

    Recommended — food & water borne.

  • Typhoid

    Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.

  • Rabies

    Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.

Official health sources
NHS Fit for Travel · Iraq ↗CDC Travelers' Health · Iraq ↗
→ Read the Yellow Fever briefing

Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.

Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.

Colour KeyCalm— no visaMedium— ETA / eVisaPanic— full visa

Deep breath. Here's the answer.

Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs advises against travel to Iraq. This is safety advice, not an entry ban. For entry, Irish citizens need a visa, which can now be obtained online through the Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior eVisa service. You need a valid passport — Irish passport cards are not accepted. The exact authorised stay and any extra passport validity are not confirmed in the sources we checked.

Key facts

For Irish (EU) passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

PassportIrish passport
PurposeNot confirmed in the sources we checked
Visa requiredYes — eVisa
Maximum stayNot confirmed in the sources we checked — check the visa issued
Passport validityValid passport (passport card not accepted); exact extra validity not confirmed
Return/onward ticketYes
Arrival formNot confirmed in the sources we checked — check official requirements
Last checked22 July 2026

You may need a visa if…

  • Ireland advises against travel to Iraq. This is safety advice — it is separate from the visa rules.
  • Visa required: apply online in advance via Iraq's Ministry of Interior eVisa service.
  • Irish passport cards are not accepted.
  • The Kurdistan Region has its own arrangements — rules here apply to federal Iraq only.
  • You are travelling outside the Kurdistan Region
  • You are a journalist, researcher, aid worker or activist
  • You are a dual national
  • You are working, studying or on a paid assignment
  • You do not hold a standard ordinary passport
  • You are transiting through another country

Before you travel

  • Read the full DFA travel advisory
  • Register with the DFA Citizens' Registration service
  • Confirm travel insurance covers 'against advice' travel
  • Check passport validity and visa lead time
  • Save official source links offline
  • Recheck advisory the day before departure

Common questions

Yes. A visa can be obtained online in advance through the Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior eVisa service. The authorised stay is not confirmed in the sources we checked.
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