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You need a visa for Iraq if you have an Ethiopian passport

These visas exist for Iraq, but they cannot be applied for online with Ethiopian 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. Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Ethiopian 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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