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Netherlands to Iraq visa requirements

Netherlands passport holders need an eVisa to visit Federal Iraq. Apply online at the official portal (evisa.iq) before you travel; visa-on-arrival for EU nationals was abolished on 1 March 2025. The Kurdistan Region runs a separate system and still offers visa-on-arrival. As of 2026, Dutch (Netherlands) ordinary passport holders require a visa to enter Federal Iraq, and the standard route for a short tourist visit is the electronic visa (eVisa) obtained in advance through the official Government of Iraq portal at evisa.iq. Iraq suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for 37 nationalities, including EU/EEA citizens such as the Netherlands, effective 1 March 2025, so a pre-arrival eVisa is now mandatory for Federal Iraq. The tourist eVisa permits a stay of up to roughly 60 days, costs in the region of USD 150-160 (the fee now bundles mandatory travel/health coverage), and is typically processed within a few days. Travelers should note an important regional distinction: the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok) operates its own separate immigration system and still grants visa-on-arrival to EU nationals (List A countries) at its airports, but a Kurdistan permit does not authorize travel into Federal Iraq and vice versa. For a conventional tourist visit to Iraq as a whole, the Federal eVisa is the correct and conservative choice. Iraq is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to entry into Iraq.
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 (eVisa) - tourist/short visit
Maximum stay
Up to 60 days (Federal Iraq tourist eVisa)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (typical for tourist eVisa)
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. USD 150-160 (includes mandatory health/travel coverage)
consular fee only
Processing time
Typically 3-7 days (apply at least 1-2 weeks ahead)
standard track
Validity
Enter within validity window shown on the eVisa (commonly 60 days from issue)
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your route and visa type
Decide whether you are visiting Federal Iraq (Baghdad, Basra, etc.) or only the Kurdistan Region. For Federal Iraq, the eVisa is mandatory. For Kurdistan only, visa-on-arrival is still available to Dutch nationals.
· Federal Iraq = eVisa· Kurdistan = separate system
/02
Check passport validity
Ensure your Netherlands passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of entry and has at least one blank page.
· 6 months validity· 1 blank page
/03
Gather supporting documents
Prepare a full-page color scan of your passport bio page, a recent white-background passport photo, your flight itinerary, and hotel booking or invitation letter.
· Passport scan· Photo· Itinerary· Accommodation
/04
Apply on the official eVisa portal
Create an account at the official Government of Iraq portal (evisa.iq) and complete the tourist eVisa application form with your travel details.
· evisa.iq· Tourist category
/05
Pay the visa fee
Pay the eVisa fee online using a Visa, Mastercard or American Express card in your own name through the secure payment gateway.
· Card payment· ~USD 150-160
/06
Receive and print the eVisa
Wait for approval by email (usually a few days), then print the eVisa and carry it with your passport for presentation at the Iraqi border.
· Email approval· Print and carry
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
Netherlands -> Iraq · Electronic visa (eVisa) - tourist/short visit
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RequiredNetherlands passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least one blank passport page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredCompleted Iraq eVisa application on evisa.iq
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredRecent color passport photo (white background)
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredFull-page color scan of passport bio page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed return/onward flight itinerary
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedHotel booking or invitation letter
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RequiredValid credit/debit card for the visa fee
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedPrinted copy of approved eVisa for the border
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedTravel/health insurance covering Iraq
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 sourcesIraq eVisa Portal (Official Government of Iraq)Visa policy of Iraq - WikipediaKurdistan Region of Iraq - Information for Visitors (Official)
Application link included: Iraq eVisa Portal (Official Government of Iraq)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Federal Iraq tourist eVisa fee~USD 150-160Now bundles mandatory health/travel coverage; paid online by card
Kurdistan Region eVisa (alternative, region only)~IQD 100,000 (approx. USD 70)Only valid for Kurdistan Region, not Federal Iraq
Kurdistan visa-on-arrival (alternative)Card payment at airport (no cash)Available to EU nationals at Erbil/Sulaymaniyah; Kurdistan only
Total estimateUSD 70 — USD 160incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing
3-7 days
Apply on evisa.iq at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow for review and any document follow-up.
Kurdistan visa-on-arrival
At the airport on arrival
For travel limited to the Kurdistan Region only; processed immediately at Erbil/Sulaymaniyah for EU nationals.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visa-on-arrival abolished for EU nationals
Iraq suspended visa-on-arrival for 37 nationalities, including the Netherlands, from 1 March 2025, making a pre-arrival eVisa mandatory for Federal Iraq.
High
/02
No mutual visa-waiver agreement
There is no visa-free arrangement between the Netherlands and Iraq for ordinary passport holders.
High
/03
Iraq is not in Schengen
Iraq is outside the Schengen area, so the 90/180 short-stay rule and ETIAS do not apply to entering Iraq.
Medium
/04
Two separate immigration regimes
Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region issue distinct permits that are not interchangeable, affecting which visa you need.
Medium
/05
Document and payment requirements
The eVisa requires uploaded documents and online card payment, which travelers must prepare before applying.
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
Netherlands to Iraq route verified
Confirmed Federal Iraq requires a pre-arrival eVisa for Dutch passport holders following the 1 March 2025 abolition of visa-on-arrival for EU nationals; Kurdistan Region retains separate visa-on-arrival. Verified against the official evisa.iq portal and Iraq visa-policy sources.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Netherlands citizen get a visa on arrival in Iraq?—
Not for Federal Iraq. Visa-on-arrival for EU nationals, including the Dutch, was abolished on 1 March 2025, so you must obtain an eVisa before you travel. The Kurdistan Region still offers visa-on-arrival to EU nationals, but only for travel within Kurdistan.
Where do I apply for the Iraq eVisa?+
How long can I stay in Iraq on a tourist eVisa?+
Does an Iraq eVisa cover the Kurdistan Region too?+
How much does the Iraq eVisa cost?+
Does ETIAS or the Schengen 90/180 rule apply to Iraq?+
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