Destination guide

Iraq visa requirements

For Netherlands 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 Netherlands passport?

eVisa

Key entry notes

  • Authorities in Iraq have decided to remove the visa-on-arrival requirement for nationals of the European Union and several other countries, requiring them to now apply for an e-visa to enter Iraq through the official platform.
  • Visa on arrival or eVisa for up to 30 days for travel to Iraqi Kurdistan.
  • The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Iraq due to the high threat of terrorist attacks in the country.
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  • The only exception is the Kurdish Autonomous Region, whereas the Dutch government advises its citizens to travel there only if necessary.
  • Though this was revised after the Twelve-Day War with the Dutch government advising its citizens not to travel to the entirety of Iraq

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