Destination guide

Iraq visa requirements

For Canada passport holders

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Entry requirements

Visa free / eVisa

For holders of a passport from

Stay allowance: 30 days

Do I need a visa to visit Iraq with a Canada passport?

eVisa

Key entry notes

  • Canadians may obtain an e-Visa or visa on arrival for up to 30 days to Kurdistan Region.
  • The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Iraq (including Kurdistan region) due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation the ongoing thread of terrorism, violent extremism and organized crime.

Data refreshed 06 Sep 2026

At a glance

Travel basics

Region
Western Asia
Capital
Baghdad
Languages
Arabic, Kurdish
Currency
IQD
Time zones
UTC+03:00
Area
438,317 km2
Population
36,004,552
Gini index
30.9