Iraq
Explore a land rich in ancient heritage, where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers have shaped millennia of history.
Overview
Iraq, the cradle of civilization, is defined by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and a deep historical legacy. Baghdad, Erbil, and Basra are significant urban centers, reflecting layers of heritage and contemporary life.
At a glance
Languages
- Arabic(Official)
- Kurdish(Official)
Population38,274,618
CurrencyIraqi Dinar (IQD)
1 IQD = 0.0007633 USD
1 USD = 1310.06 IQD
Popular places
Iraq
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Electronic Entry Visa / eVisa
Official online entry route through the Iraq eVisa portal. The Ministry of Interior portal presents the eVisa as the online application route and its embedded public text states that applications are currently available for tourist visas through companies licensed by the Iraqi Tourism Authority.
- No work rights
Languages
- Arabic(Official)
- Kurdish(Official)
- Armenian(Regional)
- Assyrian Neo-Aramaic(Regional)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Iraq.
Canada
Avoid all travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Avoid all travel to Iraq due to the volatile security situation in the region.You should leave Iraq at the earliest opportunity while commercial options are available.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all travel; FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Federal Iraq.
FCDO advises against all travel to:
- The parts of Anbar province which are west of, but not including Ramadi City
- Diyala province except for Baqubah City
- Kirkuk province
- Ninawa province
- Salah al-Din province
- Jurf al-Sakr town in Babil province
- Sadr City, part of Baghdad province
- Within 5km of areas that border Iran in Wasit, Maysan and Basra provinces
- Within 5km of Iraq’s borders with Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to:
- The remainder of Al-Muthanna province
- Al-Qadasiyah province
- The remainder of Anbar province
- Babil province (except Jurf al-Sakr town)
- Baghdad province (except Sadr City)
- The
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