Do I need a visa for Iraq from United Kingdom?
Electronic authorization required
Travelling to Iraq on a United Kingdom passport, you need an e-visa, applied for online before you travel.
| Requirement | e-Visa |
|---|---|
| Permitted stay once admitted | Not specified |
You apply for Iraq's e-visa online, not through a consulate. Which airport you land at matters here: Baghdad (BGW) and Basra (BSR) fall under the federal e-visa, while Erbil (EBL) in the Kurdistan Region has its own separate system.
Have the emailed approval on hand when you arrive; officers check it at passport control. It is worth submitting the application a few days ahead rather than right before departure.
All passports for Iraq·All destinations for a United Kingdom 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.