Visa requirement

Iraq visa for British citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Verified answer

British citizens need an eVisa to enter Iraq for up to 60 days.

Last verified: (today)

eVisa

What this means: An eVisa is a real visa you apply and pay for online before travel; approval arrives before you fly, unlike a visa on arrival.

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

Max stay
60 days
Official cost
Varies — see notes
Before departure
Apply online before you fly

Shareable verdict: British citizens need an eVisa to enter Iraq for up to 60 days. Checked 24 Jun 2026.

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Cost note

Government fees, if any, can change by nationality, visa type and application channel. Confirm the current fee on the official destination source before paying.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity
passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; 1 blank page; Use a conservative 6-month passport-validity buffer unless the destination authority states a more specific rule for the traveller's nationality.
Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit
airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Transit requirements depend on airport, route, ticketing and whether the traveller crosses border control. Check the destination authority or airline for the exact itinerary.
Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

  • British passport
  • Approved official eVisa or online authorisation
  • Travel details matching the application
  • Proof of accommodation or onward travel if requested

Why this verdict

British citizens need an official eVisa or online authorisation for ordinary short visits to Iraq, based on the destination authority or official visa portal. This priority-audience matrix record is intentionally conservative: special residence permits, diplomatic/service passports, work, study, overland border rules and airline transit checks can change the answer. Reconfirm on the official source before booking.

Frequently asked questions

Do British citizens need a visa for Iraq?
British citizens need an eVisa to enter Iraq for up to 60 days. (eVisa.) Verified 24 Jun 2026 against the official source.
How long can British passport holders stay in Iraq?
Up to 60 days.
How much does the Iraq entry cost for British citizens?
The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

Related countries

Iraq visa for other passports

Related guides

All British visa requirements