Maldivian visa for Iraqi citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Iraqi passport holders visiting Maldives 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 Maldives for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Maldives e-visa for Iraqi citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Maldives visa on arrival for Iraqi citizens | Eligible | |
Maldives tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Iraqi passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Maldives.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Maldives.
If you are looking for Maldives 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 Maldives nearest your place of residence.
- Beirut: The Consulate General of in Beirut, ~ 763.01 kilometers (474.11 mi) away from Baghdad, Iraq. (Working hours: Close now).
- Riyadh: The Embassy of in Riyadh, ~ 990.22 kilometers (615.29 mi) away from Baghdad, Iraq. (Working hours: Close now).
Maldives visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Maldives diplomatic mission offices to Iraq for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iraq traveling to Maldives from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Iraq) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 41 | N/A |
| 2009 | 39 | -4.88% |
| 2010 | 48 | 23.08% |
| 2011 | 56 | 16.67% |
| 2012 | 57 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 68 | 19.30% |
| 2014 | 72 | 5.88% |
| 2015 | 74 | 2.78% |
| 2016 | 77 | 4.05% |
| 2017 | 83 | 7.79% |
| 2018 | 89 | 7.23% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Maldives & Iraq comparison
Maldives's area is approximately 300 km2 (115 sq mi), while the area of Iraq is approximately 434,320 km2 (167,691 sq mi). This means Iraq is 1447.73 times bigger than Maldives.
As of October 2025, Maldives's population is ~589463 people - 44,298,839 fewer people than the population of Iraq.
We have highlighted Maldives & Iraq’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Maldives | Iraq | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 589,463 | 44,888,302 | 44.3 million fewer people live in Maldives than Iraq |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 25 | 87 | Maldives has 62 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Iraq. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 55 | 7 | Maldives passport holders can visit 48 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 20 | 51 | Maldivian hosts 31 fewer foreign missions than Iraq. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Iraq travel to Maldives in one year?
The number of visitors from Iraq visiting Maldives in 2018 was approximately 89.
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