A clear path to your application
The right application channel depends on your destination and where you legally live.
Prepare your application
Start with the official document list for your passport, purpose and legal residence.
Submit through the official channel
Follow the official instructions for where and how to submit.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Details that can change your plans
Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region use separate visa systems
A Kurdistan Region e-Visa or visa on arrival is valid only within that region. If your itinerary also includes federal Iraq, obtain the separate federal Iraqi visa before travelling. Check which authorities cover every place on your itinerary.
Official guidancePractical tips for Iraq
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Register your arrival after 10 days in federal Iraq
Canada's current advice says Canadian visitors must register with the Iraqi Residence Office, Ministry of Interior, after 10 days in the country. Confirm the current procedure with Iraqi authorities before you travel.
Iraq at a glance
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Currency
- IQD
- Calling code
- +964
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Canada need a visa for Iraq?
For tourism in Iraq, travelers using an ordinary passport from Canada should obtain a visa before travel.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Check the official Iraq visa route for your passport
Select your citizenship and passport type before continuing. Available visa routes and fees can differ by passport, Iraqi ancestry, purpose and stay length. Canadian passport holders may also apply through an Iraqi embassy or consulate.
Check the Kurdistan Region visa portal
Use this separate regional system only if your itinerary is within the Kurdistan Region; a regional visa does not cover federal Iraq.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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