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United Arab Emirates to Iraq visa requirements

Q: If the UAE ban is lifted, do UAE citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Yes. UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports for Iraq as Electronic Visa, and federal Iraq uses the official eVisa portal at evisa.iq.

Q: How long is the Iraq eVisa stay?

The Iraq eVisa portal's public text describes the eVisa as valid for 30 days and usable for single or multiple entries. Always follow the exact terms printed on the issued eVisa.

Q: How much does the Iraq eVisa cost?

The amount should be confirmed in the official evisa.iq portal at checkout. Public pages do not provide a stable fixed total for every applicant.

Q: Can I use a Kurdistan Region permit for Baghdad or southern Iraq?

Do not assume so. The Kurdistan Region operates a separate permit system. For federal Iraq travel, use the federal Iraq eVisa unless official rules for your itinerary say otherwise.

Q: Which source should I check before travel?

Check the UAE MoFA Iraq travel update for the outbound ban and the official Iraq eVisa portal for the destination entry rule immediately before travel.

Do not travel while the UAE MoFA ban remains in force. If the ban is lifted, UAE ordinary passport holders are listed by UAE MoFA as requiring an Electronic Visa for Iraq, applied through Iraq's official eVisa portal. As of 18 June 2026, United Arab Emirates citizens should not travel to Iraq while the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs ban remains in force. The UAE MoFA Iraq destination page, last modified 1 May 2026, says UAE citizens are banned from traveling to the Republic of Iraq. The same UAE MoFA page lists the visa status for a normal UAE passport as Electronic Visa, and the 30 April 2026 UAE MoFA news release announced a travel ban on UAE nationals traveling to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq in light of regional developments. If the UAE outbound restriction is lifted, the destination-entry route for federal Iraq is the official Iraq eVisa portal operated by the Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior. The eVisa portal describes the process as filling out an online form, paying the visa fee, and receiving an eVisa; its public about text says an eVisa is valid for 30 days and can be used for single or multiple entries. Fees and insurance charges should be treated as dynamic and verified inside the official portal at checkout, rather than copied from third-party estimates. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq maintains a separate eVisa/entry system; a KRI-only permit should not be treated as a substitute for the federal Iraq eVisa unless the itinerary stays within the Kurdistan Region and current official rules confirm it.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-18

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18

Visa type

UAE outbound travel ban currently in force; Iraq-side Electronic Visa requirement

Maximum stay

Iraq eVisa portal describes eVisa validity/stay as 30 days

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple entries depending on the eVisa issued by the official portal

from issue date

Visa fee

Varies; confirm in the official Iraq eVisa portal at checkout

consular fee only

Processing time

Do not travel while UAE MoFA ban remains in force; eVisa application online via evisa.iq once travel is permitted

standard track

Validity

Iraq eVisa public text describes 30-day validity/stay; verify exact grant on the issued eVisa

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Check the UAE MoFA travel ban first

Before any booking or application, verify the UAE MoFA Iraq travel update. As verified on 18 June 2026, UAE citizens are banned from traveling to Iraq.

· UAE MoFA· Travel ban

/02

Do not travel while the ban is active

Treat the UAE outbound ban as controlling. An Iraq eVisa does not remove the UAE citizen travel restriction.

· Do not travel· Outbound restriction

/03

If the ban is lifted, use the official federal eVisa portal

For federal Iraq, apply through the official Republic of Iraq eVisa portal at evisa.iq rather than third-party sites.

· evisa.iq· Federal Iraq

/04

Complete the online application

Fill out the official eVisa form with passport, travel and contact details, then upload any documents requested by the portal.

· Online form· Documents

/05

Pay the official portal fee

Pay the visa fee and any required add-ons shown by the official portal at checkout. Do not rely on stale third-party fee estimates.

· Portal fee· Checkout

/06

Verify federal vs Kurdistan Region coverage

The Kurdistan Region has a separate eVisa system. Confirm which permit your itinerary needs before travel, especially if moving between Erbil/KRI and federal Iraq.

· KRI· Federal Iraq

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

United Arab Emirates -> Iraq · UAE outbound travel ban currently in force; Iraq-side Electronic Visa requirement

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredUAE MoFA travel ban lifted before departure

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredUAE ordinary passport

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredPassport valid for the period required by the eVisa portal

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

ConditionalApproved Iraq federal eVisa if traveling to federal Iraq

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredUse only the official Iraq eVisa portal for federal Iraq

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredFee confirmed in the official portal at checkout

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedReturn or onward ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedAccommodation or Iraqi address

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedClear itinerary distinguishing federal Iraq from the Kurdistan Region

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RequiredRe-check UAE MoFA and eVisa portal shortly before departure

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Iraq travel requirements by destination (last modified 2026-05-01)UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Travel ban on UAE nationals traveling to Iran, Lebanon and Iraq (published 2026-04-30)Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior - Official eVisa portal

Application link included: Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior - Official eVisa portal

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Iraq federal eVisaVariesPay the amount shown by the official evisa.iq portal at checkout; public pages do not provide a stable fixed fee for every applicant

Mandatory insurance or add-onsVariesIf the official portal requires bundled insurance or service charges, confirm the amount at checkout

Kurdistan Region permitVariesSeparate system and fees may apply for KRI-only itineraries

Total estimateVaries — Varies; confirm in the official portalincl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

UAE travel-ban check

Before booking and again before departure

UAE MoFA currently bans UAE citizens from traveling to Iraq. Do not proceed while this remains active.

Federal Iraq eVisa

Online before travel once permitted

Apply through evisa.iq, pay the official portal fee, and wait for the issued eVisa before departure.

Kurdistan Region eVisa or entry permit

Separate system

Use only for itineraries covered by KRI rules; confirm whether federal Iraq travel requires the federal eVisa.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

UAE MoFA travel ban controls current travel

The UAE MoFA Iraq destination page says UAE citizens are banned from traveling to Iraq, and the 30 April 2026 MoFA notice announced the ban in light of regional developments.

High

/02

UAE MoFA lists normal passports as Electronic Visa

The UAE MoFA Iraq page lists the visa status for a normal UAE passport as Electronic Visa, not visa-free.

High

/03

Iraq operates an official eVisa portal

The Republic of Iraq Ministry of Interior eVisa portal provides the federal online application flow: fill out the form, pay the fee, and receive the eVisa.

High

/04

Fees are dynamic

Public eVisa pages do not publish a stable fixed total for every applicant, so travelers should rely on the official checkout amount.

Medium

/05

Kurdistan Region is separate

The Kurdistan Region has its own eVisa/entry system; travelers should not assume a KRI-only permit covers federal Iraq.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-18 · major

Iraq guidance updated for UAE travel ban

Added UAE MoFA's current ban on UAE citizens traveling to Iraq (destination page last modified 2026-05-01 and MoFA notice published 2026-04-30), replaced weak overview assertions with official UAE MoFA and Iraq eVisa sources, removed fixed third-party fee estimates, clarified federal Iraq vs Kurdistan Region permits, and added Chinese localization.

2026-05-30

United Arab Emirates to Iraq route verified

Confirmed Iraq-side Electronic Visa requirement for UAE ordinary passport holders to federal Iraq.

/09 — The questions