Visa on arrival
Citizens of the following countries do not require advance visa arrangements to enter the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. They can obtain a 30-day tourism or visit visa on arrival.
| A |
Australia Austria |
| B |
Belgium Brazil Bulgaria |
| C |
Canada Croatia Cyprus Czech Republic |
| D | Denmark |
| E | Estonia |
| F |
Finland France |
| G |
Germany Greece |
| H | Hungary |
| I |
Iceland Iran Ireland Italy |
| J | Japan |
| K | Kuwait |
| L |
Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Lebanon |
| M |
Malta |
| N |
Netherlands New Zealand Norway |
| P |
Poland Portugal |
| Q | Qatar |
| R | Romania |
| S |
Slovenia South Korea Spain Sweden Switzerland |
| T | Turkey |
| U |
United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States |
Please Note:
- The visit visa is extendable and can be converted to a work visa. The total validity would be 45 days from the date of the entry. This extension can be applied twice, not more than 90 days in total.
- Visitors must ensure that the time remaining until their passport’s expiration date is not less than 6 months.
Pre-arranged entry permits
Anyone who does not have the privilege of getting a visa-free entry or a visa on arrival will require an entry permit prior to arrival into the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Please contact the nearest KRG office abroad.
Type of entry permit
The entry permit you need depends on the purpose of your visit. It could be for:
- Tourism
- Visit
- Work
- Study
- Family Reunion