Visa types
Iraq Visa Types & Validity
The three visa options available through this service, compared side by side. Read the difference between validity for entry and permitted stay before you choose.
Read the terms first
Validity for entry is not the same as permitted stay
Two different concepts that both follow the visa actually issued. Understanding the difference helps you pick the right option.
Validity for entry
The window in which you may use the visa to enter Iraq. For example, a visa valid for entry within 90 days from issue means you must enter Iraq within those 90 days — it does not mean you can stay for 90 days.
Permitted stay
How long you may remain in Iraq after arrival. A 30-day permitted stay means you can stay up to 30 days from the date you enter — regardless of how long the visa was valid for entry.
Both the validity window and the permitted stay follow the visa actually issued and the conditions stated on it. Always check the conditions printed on your issued visa before travelling.
Comparison
The three visa options compared
A side-by-side view of online payment, processing time, validity for entry, permitted stay, entries and insurance.
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| Visa option | 30-Day Tourist & VisitGroup A | 60-Day OrdinaryGroup A | Group BGroup B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online payment | USD 206 | USD 226 | USD 256 |
| Processing time | 6–72 hours | 6–72 hours | 8–18 business days |
| Validity for entry | Enter within 90 days of issue | Enter within 60 days of issue | Enter within 60 days of issue |
| Permitted stay | Stay up to 30 days after arrival | Stay up to 60 days after arrival | Stay up to 30 days after arrival |
| Entries | Single entry | Single entry | Single entry |
| Insurance | Insurance included | Insurance included | Insurance included |
| Cash arrival fee | — | — | USD 50 where applicable |
Group B applicants may need to pay a USD 50 cash arrival fee for the visa sticker where applicable — this is not included in the online payment.
Conditions & entry
Conditions and entry
A few points that apply regardless of which option you choose.
- The eVisa is typically issued for a single entry — confirm the entry conditions printed on the visa you receive.
- Entry remains subject to the applicable Iraqi entry requirements and the final decision of the relevant Iraqi authorities.
- The options visible to you depend on your nationality and the applicable Iraqi rules; not every option is available to every applicant.
- Travel on the passport used for the application — using a different passport can prevent entry.
Know which option you need?
Check your nationality to confirm the options available for your passport, then start your application online.