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Israel to Iraq visa requirements

Q: Can I at least transit through an Iraqi airport on my way elsewhere?

No. The ban explicitly covers transit, including remaining on the same aircraft during a layover.

Q: Is the Kurdistan Region different?

In practice the federal ban on Israeli nationals applies throughout Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region. Iraq's policy lists Israel as admission refused across the whole country.

Q: I have Israeli stamps in another country's passport. Can I enter Iraq?

Generally no. Travelers whose passports show Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are routinely refused entry at Iraqi airports such as Baghdad and Najaf.

Q: What if I am a dual national with a second passport?

You would need to enter on the non-Israeli passport and follow that nationality's Iraq visa rules. Carrying any Israeli documents remains risky given Iraq's anti-normalization law.

Q: Could this change soon?

Unlikely in the near term. Iraq and Israel have no diplomatic relations and Iraq passed a law in 2022 criminalizing normalization with Israel.

No. Israeli passport holders cannot travel to Iraq for tourism. Iraq bans nationals of Israel from entering or even transiting the entire country, and passports bearing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are also refused. There is no tourist visa, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival channel available to Israeli citizens. Iraq operates a complete entry ban on holders of Israeli passports. Under Iraq's published visa policy, nationals of Israel are refused admission across the whole country, including transit on the same aircraft, and the autonomous Kurdistan Region applies the same federal restriction in practice. Iraq and Israel have no diplomatic relations, and Iraq's 2022 "Law of Criminalizing Normalization with the Zionist Entity" reinforces the hostile legal environment. Beyond the nationality ban, travelers of any nationality whose passports show Israeli stamps or visas are commonly denied entry at Baghdad and Najaf. There is no legitimate tourist-visa, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival route for an Israeli passport holder, so the conservative and accurate verdict is that entry is not permitted. Israelis wishing to visit the region should consider that travel is effectively impossible without a second (non-Israeli) nationality, and even then carrying any Israeli documentation is risky.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMNONELast 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.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

No visa available (entry banned)

Maximum stay

Not permitted

per entry

Entries

None

from issue date

Visa fee

N/A

consular fee only

Processing time

N/A

standard track

Validity

N/A

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you cannot enter on an Israeli passport

Iraq refuses admission to all Israeli nationals, including for tourism, transit, and same-aircraft layovers. There is no application process that would change this.

· Verdict: entry banned

/02

Do not attempt to apply for an eVisa or visa-on-arrival

Iraq's eVisa and visa-on-arrival facilities are not open to Israeli passport holders. Submitting an Israeli passport will result in rejection.

· No eVisa eligibility

/03

Consider a second nationality if you hold one

If you are a dual national, you would need to enter using a non-Israeli passport and follow that nationality's Iraq visa process. Carrying Israeli documents is still risky.

· Dual nationals only

/04

Avoid any Israeli stamps in the travel document used

Passports showing Israeli visas or entry/exit stamps are routinely denied entry at Iraqi airports such as Baghdad and Najaf, regardless of the holder's nationality.

· Stamp screening

/05

Check current Israeli MFA travel advisories

Israel's Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns citizens against travel to hostile/enemy states. Iraq is classified as an enemy state under Israeli law.

· Origin-country advisory

/06

Choose an alternative destination

For a short tourist trip from Israel, select a country that admits Israeli passport holders (e.g., visa-free or eVisa destinations).

· Plan B

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items

Personalized checklist

Israel -> Iraq · No visa available (entry banned)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredRecognize that Israeli passport holders are banned from all of Iraq

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

required

RequiredDo not book non-refundable flights or hotels expecting entry

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

OptionalConfirm whether you hold a second, non-Israeli nationality