Do I need a visa for Iraq from Japan?
Electronic authorization required
Travelling to Iraq on a Japan passport, you need an e-visa, applied for online before you travel.
| Requirement | e-Visa |
|---|---|
| Permitted stay once admitted | Not specified |
You will handle this entirely online, through Iraq's e-visa portal. The federal e-visa and the Kurdistan Region's e-visa are two separate systems. If you are headed to Erbil (EBL) rather than Baghdad (BGW) or Basra (BSR), you will need the regional one.
Have the emailed approval on hand when you arrive; officers check it at passport control. Plan to apply before you fly rather than on the day of travel.
All passports for Iraq·All destinations for a Japan passport
Data last verified: 2026-03-01
Not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change without notice and vary by circumstance - always confirm with the destination country’s embassy, consulate, or official government source before booking or traveling. Full disclaimer.