Skip the visa application. Prepare for your trip.
Start with your passport and entry documents, then check the arrival formalities.
Before you travel
Confirm passport validity and supporting documents with the destination’s immigration authority or consulate before departure.
When you arrive
Have your travel documents ready for the destination’s entry checks.
During your visit
Check the permission you receive and leave before your authorised stay ends.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
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 guidanceIraq at a glance
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Currency
- IQD
- Calling code
- +964
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Malaysia need a visa for Iraq?
Travelers visiting Iraq for tourism with an ordinary passport from Malaysia do not need a visa for up to 30 days per visit. Entry conditions still apply.
How long can I stay in Iraq?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
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 Iraq’s visa requirements by passport
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior portal lets you select your citizenship and passport type to check the current visa route and application instructions.
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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