🇮🇷 Iran visa requirements for Iraqi citizens

Entry rules for Iraq passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from Iraq can travel to Iran for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 30 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 30-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Iran, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Iran immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Iraqi passport ranks #197 worldwide, opening 31 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (8 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Iran is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Iranian citizens traveling to Iraq face the same requirement (visa-free · 30 days).

Across Southern Asia as a whole, 3 of 9 destinations are open to Iraqi travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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