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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit IQ?

Finnish passport holders need an eVisa before traveling to Federal Iraq (Baghdad and southern/central Iraq). Visa-on-arrival was suspended on 1 March 2025 for Finland and 36 other countries, so the eVisa must be obtained online before departure. Note: the autonomous Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah) still grants visa-on-arrival to EU citizens, but that Kurdistan visa is not valid in the rest of Iraq. As of 30 May 2026, a Finnish ordinary passport holder traveling to Federal Iraq for tourism must apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) in advance through the official portal evisa.iq. Iraq suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for 37 countries — including Finland and the rest of the EU — effective 1 March 2025, so travelers can no longer obtain a visa at Baghdad International Airport. The standard tourist eVisa is single-entry, permits a stay of up to 30 days, and is typically valid for entry within 60 days of approval. The total cost is approximately 206,000 IQD (about 145 EUR / 158 USD), which bundles the eVisa fee with a mandatory health-insurance charge. Processing is usually 24-48 hours. A key distinction: the autonomous Kurdistan Region (entering via Erbil EBL or Sulaymaniyah ISU) continues to issue a 30-day visa-on-arrival to EU citizens, but that visa is valid only within Kurdistan and does not permit onward travel into Federal Iraq. Travelers planning to visit both regions, or arriving via Baghdad, should obtain the Federal Iraq eVisa. Iraq is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not apply.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Electronic visa (eVisa) - tourist/visit; VOA suspended for Finland since 1 Mar 2025
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days (extendable inside Iraq)
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
~206,000 IQD total (eVisa fee + mandatory health insurance), approx. 145 EUR / 158 USD
consular fee only
Processing time
24-48 hours (typical)
standard track
Validity
Must enter within ~60 days of approval
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your route and visa type
Decide whether you are entering Federal Iraq (Baghdad/central/south) — which requires the eVisa — or only the Kurdistan Region, which still offers visa-on-arrival to EU citizens.
· Federal Iraq = eVisa· Kurdistan = VOA option
/02
Prepare your documents
Have a passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with blank pages, a digital passport-style photo, and a scanned passport bio page ready to upload.
· Passport 6+ months· Digital photo
/03
Apply on the official portal
Go to the official Iraqi eVisa portal at evisa.iq and complete the online application with your personal and travel details. Avoid third-party sites that add surcharges.
· evisa.iq· Official only
/04
Pay the fee online
Pay the eVisa fee by card. The bundled total including mandatory health insurance is approximately 206,000 IQD (~145 EUR).
· Card payment· ~145 EUR
/05
Receive and print the eVisa
Approval usually arrives within 24-48 hours by email. Print the eVisa confirmation and carry it with you.
· 24-48h· Print copy
/06
Enter Iraq before expiry
Travel to Iraq and enter within the validity window (about 60 days from approval). Present the printed eVisa and passport at immigration.
· Enter within 60 days
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date
required
At least one blank passport page
required
Approved Iraq eVisa (printed copy)
required
Digital passport-style photograph for the application
required
Scanned passport bio-data page
required
Proof of mandatory health insurance (bundled with eVisa)
required
Confirmed return/onward flight ticket
recommended
Hotel booking or accommodation details
recommended
Means of payment (card) for the eVisa fee
required
Note: Kurdistan VOA is separate and not valid in Federal Iraq
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa fee~115,000 IQD (~80 EUR)Government eVisa processing fee, paid online
Mandatory health insurance~90,000 IQD (~65 EUR)Bundled requirement, presented/charged at application or arrival
Total bundled cost~206,000 IQD (~145 EUR / 158 USD)Combined eVisa + insurance as charged via the official portal
Total estimate~145 EUR (~206,000 IQD) — ~160 EUR (~158-175 USD incl. card/processing variance)incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online eVisa
24-48 hours
Apply on evisa.iq; approval emailed within one to two business days. Apply at least several days before travel as a buffer.
Kurdistan visa-on-arrival (alternative route)
At arrival
EU citizens entering via Erbil or Sulaymaniyah can get a 30-day VOA, but it is valid only within the Kurdistan Region.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visa-on-arrival suspended
Iraq ended VOA for Finland and 36 other countries on 1 March 2025; an eVisa must be obtained before departure.
High
/02
Applying through unofficial websites
Many third-party sites charge inflated fees. Only evisa.iq is the official government portal.
High
/03
Confusing Kurdistan VOA with Federal Iraq
A Kurdistan-issued visa does not allow travel into Federal Iraq; arriving at Baghdad requires the eVisa.
Medium
/04
Insufficient passport validity
Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond entry with blank pages.
Medium
/05
Applying too late
Although processing is 24-48h, delays occur; apply well ahead of departure.
Low
/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
2026-05-30 · major
Finland to Iraq route verified
Confirmed eVisa requirement for Finnish citizens to Federal Iraq following the 1 March 2025 suspension of visa-on-arrival; verified fee (~206,000 IQD), 30-day single-entry stay, and 24-48h processing against the official portal and visa-policy sources.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Finnish citizen still get a visa on arrival in Iraq?—
Not for Federal Iraq. Visa-on-arrival was suspended for Finland and 36 other countries on 1 March 2025. You must obtain an eVisa before traveling. The Kurdistan Region is an exception and still offers VOA, but that visa is not valid in the rest of Iraq.
Where do I apply for the Iraq eVisa?+
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