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You need a visa for Iraq if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

These visas exist for Iraq, but they cannot be applied for online with Bissau-Guinean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Iraq Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Iraq. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Iraq may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter from sponsor
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Travel insurance strongly recommended for all visitors

Entry requirements for Bissau-Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Bissau-Guinean passport holders entering Iraq as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory travel health insurance

    Travelers must have travel health insurance when traveling to Iraq.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-07-17
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers require a passport to enter Iraq. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Iraq.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs Last checked 2026-07-17
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Iraq

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Iraq Last checked 2026-07-17
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Iraq

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Iraq.

    Last checked 2026-07-17
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Iraq.

    Last checked 2026-07-17

A look at Iraq

  • Restored Ishtar Gate replica in Babylon archaeological site with traditional blue glazed brick decorations
    Babylon — Ancient capital of Mesopotamia and UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Golden domes of Imam Hussein Shrine in Karbala illuminated at night with pilgrims gathering in the courtyard
    Imam Hussein Shrine — One of the holiest sites in Shia Islam located in Karbala
  • Erbil Citadel at dusk with ancient stone walls rising above the modern city and traditional Kurdish architecture
    Erbil Citadel — One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited settlements
  • Baghdad skyline along the Tigris River with historic mosques and modern buildings at golden hour
    Baghdad — Historic capital where the Tigris and Euphrates rivers meet

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