🇮🇶 Iraq visa requirements for Palestinian citizens
Palestinian citizens need an e-visa for Iraq, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Entry rules for Palestine passport holders
Before traveling to Iraq, Palestinian citizens must apply for an electronic visa through the official Iraq government portal. Processing usually takes from a few hours to a few business days, so apply well before your flight. Print a copy of the approval to show at check-in and on arrival.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Iraq immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Palestinian passport ranks #192 worldwide, opening 36 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 23 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Iraq is not among them — it is one of the 114 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Iraqi citizens traveling to Palestine face a different rule: visa required.
Across Western Asia as a whole, 1 of 16 destinations are open to Palestinian travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Iraq
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Iraqi dinar (ع.د)
- Languages
- Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
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Frequently asked questions
Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Palestinian citizens need an e-visa for Iraq, which can be applied for online before traveling.
Can Palestinian citizens apply online for entry to Iraq?
Yes. Iraq offers an online e-visa for Palestine passport holders. Apply through the official government portal before your trip.
What currency is used in Iraq?
The currency in Iraq is the Iraqi dinar (ع.د). The capital city is Baghdad.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: e-Visa for Palestinian citizens traveling to Iraq. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Iraq embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.