From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
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.
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 Trinidad and Tobago need a visa for Iraq?
For tourism in Iraq, travelers using an ordinary passport from Trinidad and Tobago should arrange an eVisa 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 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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