Iraqi visa for Afghan citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Afghan passport holders visiting Iraq for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Afghan citizens to enter Iraq for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Iraq e-visa for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Iraq visa on arrival for Afghan citizens | Not Available | |
Iraq tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Afghan passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Iraq.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Iraq.
If you are looking for Iraq visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Afghanistan, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Iraq nearest your place of residence.
- Kabul: The Embassy of Iraq in Kabul, Afghanistan (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Iraq visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Iraq diplomatic mission offices to Afghanistan for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Afghanistan traveling to Iraq from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Afghanistan) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 86 | N/A |
| 2009 | 126 | 46.51% |
| 2010 | 152 | 20.63% |
| 2011 | 151 | -0.66% |
| 2012 | 111 | -26.49% |
| 2013 | 89 | -19.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Iraq & Afghanistan comparison
Iraq's area is approximately 434,320 km2 (167,691 sq mi), while the area of Afghanistan is approximately 652,860 km2 (252,070 sq mi). This means Afghanistan is 50.32% larger than Iraq.
As of October 2025, Iraq's population is ~44.9 million people - 1,424,804 more people than the population of Afghanistan.
We have highlighted Iraq & Afghanistan’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Iraq | Afghanistan | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 44,888,302 | 43,463,498 | 1.4 million more people live in Iraq than Afghanistan |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 69 | Iraq has 18 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Afghanistan. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 7 | 6 | Iraq passport holders can visit 1 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 51 | 44 | Iraqi hosts 7 more foreign missions than Afghanistan. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Afghanistan travel to Iraq in one year?
The number of visitors from Afghanistan visiting Iraq in 2013 was approximately 89.
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| Sunrise | 08:40 AM | |
Useful Information
- Baghdad to Kabul: 2404.13 km (1493.86 mi)
- Travel time: 5 hours 0 minutes
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