North Korean visa for Iraqi citizens

• Holding Iraqi passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in North Korea.
• Proof of onward travel (departure) from North Korea.

• Sofia: The Embassy of in Sofia, ~ 2059.31 kilometers (1279.59 mi) away from Baghdad, Iraq. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 25 minutes).
• New Delhi: The Embassy of in New Delhi, ~ 3228.77 kilometers (2006.26 mi) away from Baghdad, Iraq. (Working hours: Close now. Open in 1 hours 25 minutes).

North Korea visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest North Korea diplomatic mission offices to Iraq for guidance)

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Iraq traveling to North Korea from 2008 to 2018.

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

North Korea's area is approximately 120,410 km2 (46,490 sq mi), while the area of Iraq is approximately 434,320 km2 (167,691 sq mi). This means Iraq is 3.61 times bigger than North Korea.

As of October 2025, North Korea's population is ~26.3 million people - 18,542,353 fewer people than the population of Iraq.

We have highlighted North Korea & Iraq’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.