Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.
eVisa before travel (federal Iraq). Kurdistan-only trips have other options that don't allow travel outside the region. The State Department says Do Not Travel.
Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.
Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.
Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.
Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.
Recommended — food & water borne.
Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.
Consider for rural travel, cyclists, and long trips.
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.
For federal Iraq, US citizens need an eVisa before travel from the official portal evisa.iq. For trips only to the Kurdistan Region there are three options: the federal eVisa (needed if you'll travel outside the region), the Kurdistan Regional Government eVisa (visit.gov.krd), or a visa on arrival at Erbil or other regional entry points — the last two do not allow travel outside Kurdistan.
For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.
| Passport | US passport |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Tourism (other purposes not confirmed in the sources we checked) |
| Visa required | Yes — eVisa |
| Maximum stay | As issued on your visa — not verified in the sources we checked |
| Passport validity | At least 6 months after arrival, 1 blank page per stamp (State Dept) |
| Return/onward ticket | Not confirmed in the sources we checked |
| Arrival form | Not confirmed in the sources we checked |
| Last checked | 22 July 2026 |
Yes — US tourists need a visa (a Kish Island exception exists but is not confirmed in detail). The State Department says Do Not Travel because of the risk of wrongful detention of Americans.
Read the dossierDo not travel. A visa is required and the State Department advises against all travel to Russia.
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