Iranian visa for Iraqi citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Iraqi passport holders visiting Iran for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Iraqi citizens to enter Iran for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Iran e-visa for Iraqi citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iran visa on arrival for Iraqi citizens | Not Available | |
Iran tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Iraqi passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Iran.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Iran.
If you are looking for Iran visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Iraq, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iran nearest your place of residence.
- Baghdad: The Embassy of Iran in Baghdad, Iraq (Working hours: Close now)
- Basrah: The Consulate General of Iran in Basrah, Iraq (Working hours: Close now)
- Erbil: The Consulate General of Iran in Erbil, Iraq (Working hours: Close now)
- Najaf: The Consulate General of Iran in Najaf, Iraq (Working hours: Close now)
- Sulaymaniyah: The Consulate General of Iran in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq (Working hours: Close now)
- Karbala: The Consulate General of Iran in Karbala, Iraq (Working hours: Close now)
Iran visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iran diplomatic mission offices to Iraq for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iraq traveling to Iran from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Iraq) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 122 | N/A |
| 2009 | 127 | 4.10% |
| 2010 | 176 | 38.58% |
| 2011 | 201 | 14.20% |
| 2012 | 230 | 14.43% |
| 2013 | 286 | 24.35% |
| 2014 | 298 | 4.20% |
| 2015 | 314 | 5.37% |
| 2016 | 297 | -5.41% |
| 2017 | 292 | -1.68% |
| 2018 | 438 | 50.00% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iran & Iraq comparison
Iran's area is approximately 1,628,550 km2 (628,786 sq mi), while the area of Iraq is approximately 434,320 km2 (167,691 sq mi). This means Iraq is 3.75 times smaller than Iran.
As of October 2025, Iran's population is ~89.5 million people - 44,564,188 more people than the population of Iraq.
We have highlighted Iran & Iraq’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iran | Iraq | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 89,452,490 | 44,888,302 | 44.6 million more people live in Iran than Iraq |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 61 | 87 | Iran has 26 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Iraq. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 12 | 7 | Iran passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 83 | 51 | Iranian hosts 32 more foreign missions than Iraq. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Iraq travel to Iran in one year?
The number of visitors from Iraq visiting Iran in 2018 was approximately 438.
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- Tehran to Baghdad: 1004.03 km (623.88 mi)
- Travel time: 2 hours 5 minutes
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