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Japan to Iraq visa requirements

Q: Where do I apply for the Iraq e-visa?

Apply on the official government portal at evisa.iq (eservice.evisa.iq). Avoid third-party sites that charge higher fees.

Q: How much does the Iraq e-visa cost?

About 206,000 IQD (roughly USD 158-160) for the federal tourist e-visa, which includes mandatory health insurance. The separate Kurdistan e-visa is around USD 75.

Q: How long does processing take?

Typically 1-7 days, often within 24-72 hours. Apply at least a week before travel to be safe.

Q: Is a Kurdistan Region visa valid for the rest of Iraq?

No. A Kurdistan Region permit is only valid for the Kurdistan Region. To travel into Federal Iraq you need the federal e-visa.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Iraq?

No. Iraq is not in the Schengen area or the EU, so neither the Schengen short-stay rule nor ETIAS applies.

Japanese passport holders need an e-visa to visit Federal Iraq for tourism. Since 1 March 2025, Iraq suspended visa-on-arrival for 37 nationalities (Japan included) and made the online e-visa at evisa.iq mandatory before travel. A Japanese ordinary passport holder cannot enter Federal Iraq visa-free or get a visa on arrival for tourism as of 2026. On 1 March 2025 Iraq's Ministry of Interior suspended the visa-on-arrival facility for 37 countries, including Japan, and now requires an electronic visa obtained in advance through the official portal evisa.iq. The federal tourist e-visa is a single-entry document, typically valid for entry within 60 days and allowing a stay of around 30 days, with a combined visa-plus-mandatory-health-insurance cost of roughly 206,000 IQD (about USD 158-160). Processing is usually 1-7 days (often 24-72 hours). The autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah) operates a separate visa system under which Japanese nationals can still obtain a visa on arrival or a cheaper Kurdistan e-visa (around USD 75) via visit.gov.krd, but a Kurdistan permit alone does not authorize travel into Federal Iraq. Travelers visiting both should hold the federal e-visa. Iraq is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Given the suspension of VOA and the mandatory advance e-visa, the correct verdict for a short tourist stay is e-visa. Apply only through the official government portal and beware of third-party reseller sites that charge inflated fees.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Electronic visa (e-visa) - single entry tourist

Maximum stay

Up to ~30 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

~206,000 IQD (approx. USD 158-160), includes mandatory health insurance

consular fee only

Processing time

~1-7 days (often 24-72 hours)

standard track

Validity

Enter within ~60 days of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need the Federal Iraq e-visa

Japanese nationals lost visa-on-arrival access on 1 March 2025 and must obtain an e-visa before travel to Federal Iraq. If visiting only the Kurdistan Region, a separate Kurdistan e-visa/VOA applies.

· Mandatory since Mar 2025

/02

Gather your documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry, a recent passport-style photo, accommodation/hotel details and a travel itinerary in digital format.

· 6-month validity· Digital scans

/03

Apply on the official portal evisa.iq

Create an account at evisa.iq (eservice.evisa.iq), complete the tourist application form and upload your passport bio page and photo.

· evisa.iq· Official only

/04

Pay the e-visa and insurance fee

Pay the combined fee of roughly 206,000 IQD (about USD 158-160) online by card. This bundles the visa fee and mandatory health insurance.

· Card payment

/05

Receive and print the e-visa

Approval usually arrives within 1-7 days by email. Print the e-visa approval and carry the health insurance confirmation for presentation on arrival.

· Print copy

/06

Enter Iraq and keep proof

Present the printed e-visa, passport and insurance proof at the port of entry. Keep accommodation and return-ticket evidence available for immigration.

· Carry at border

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Japan -> Iraq · Electronic visa (e-visa) - single entry tourist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid 6+ months beyond entry with blank pages

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

required

RequiredApproved Federal Iraq e-visa printed (from evisa.iq)

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

required

RequiredRecent passport-style digital photo for the application

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredMandatory health insurance confirmation (bundled in e-visa fee)

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

required

RequiredConfirmed accommodation / hotel booking

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedOnward or return flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedTravel itinerary for the application

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds

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

recommended

ConditionalSeparate Kurdistan e-visa/VOA if visiting only Erbil/Sulaymaniyah

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

situational

RecommendedCheck current security/travel advisories before departure

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

recommended

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 sourcesVisa policy of Iraq - Wikipedia Iraq imposes electronic visa requirements on 37 countries - VisasNews Official Iraq e-Visa Portal

Application link included: Visa policy of Iraq - Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Federal Iraq tourist e-visa (incl. health insurance)~206,000 IQD (USD 158-160)Combined visa fee and mandatory health insurance paid on evisa.iq

Kurdistan Region e-visa (alternative, KRG only)~USD 75Via visit.gov.krd; valid for Kurdistan Region only, not Federal Iraq

Kurdistan visa on arrival (alternative)Free / nominalAvailable at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports for Japanese nationals

Total estimateUSD 75 — USD 160incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard Federal e-visa

1-7 days (often 24-72 hours)

Apply online at evisa.iq; approval emailed before travel

Kurdistan Region e-visa

~5 days

Separate platform visit.gov.krd; KRG entry only

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa-on-arrival suspended for Japan

Iraq's Ministry of Interior suspended VOA for 37 countries including Japan on 1 March 2025, making the advance e-visa mandatory.

High

/02

Applying via third-party reseller sites

Many lookalike sites charge inflated fees; only evisa.iq is the official government portal.

High

/03

Confusing Kurdistan and Federal visas

A Kurdistan Region permit does not allow travel into Federal Iraq and vice versa.

Medium

/04

Insufficient passport validity

Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond entry.

Medium

/05

Missing health insurance proof

Mandatory health insurance is bundled with the e-visa and must be shown on arrival.

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

Japan to Iraq route verified

Confirmed Federal Iraq requires an advance e-visa for Japanese passport holders following the 1 March 2025 suspension of visa-on-arrival for 37 countries; verified against Iraq visa policy sources and the official evisa.iq portal.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Japanese citizen get a visa on arrival in Iraq?—

Not for Federal Iraq. Visa-on-arrival was suspended for Japan and 36 other countries on 1 March 2025; you must obtain an e-visa in advance. The Kurdistan Region still offers visa on arrival at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports.

Where do I apply for the Iraq e-visa?+

How much does the Iraq e-visa cost?+

How long does processing take?+

Is a Kurdistan Region visa valid for the rest of Iraq?+

Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Iraq?+

/11 — Passport tools