Single Entry eVisa Short Stay

Mode: eVisaEntry: Single Entry • Short StayStay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: 2 Months

Processing

15 Working Days

Mode

eVisa

Entry

Single Entry • Short Stay

Stay Duration

30 Days

Validity

2 Months

Overview

Travelers can enter Iraq for brief visits, business trips, or vacation using the Iraq Single Entry e-Visa (brief Stay), an electronic travel permit. Before leaving, applicants must finish the online application and provide the necessary paperwork. Subject to clearance by Iraqi immigration authorities, the visa typically allows one entry and a maximum 30-day stay.

Why Travunited

•Complete Visa Assistance: We offer comprehensive advice regarding the Iraqi e-Visa application process.

•Online Application Support: Assistance with accurately completing and submitting the e-Visa application.

•Document Verification: To cut down on mistakes and delays, our staff examines every document.

•Quick Processing Guidance: Support to guarantee efficient and prompt processing of visas.

•Travel Itinerary Support: Assistance in booking flights and lodging.

•Expert Consultation: Skilled guidance from knowledgeable visa experts.

•Easy-to-use, dependable, and convenient assistance with visa applications.

Stats

•Growth in Tourism: With hundreds of thousands of visitors annually, Iraq has been progressively reopening to foreign travel.

•International Visitors: According to a recent tourism report, the nation welcomed almost 892,000 foreign visitors.

•Tourism Revenue: In 2024, tourism revenue was approximately $5.7 billion, indicating a robust expansion in the industry.

•Recent Tourism Growth: As travel demand improved, visitor numbers rose from over 120,000 in 2022 to over 400,000 in 2024.

•Religious Tourism: Iraq is a popular destination for religious tourists, with cities like Najaf and Karbala drawing millions of pilgrims each year.

•Potential for Tourism: Iraq's rich cultural legacy, ancient history, and archeological sites draw tourists interested in historical travel.

Documents Required

Per Traveller

Passport copy

Required

Required document

Recent Photo

Required

Required document

Eligibility

•Valid Passport: The passport must have blank pages and be valid for at least six months after the date of arrival.

•Online Application Form: The official e-Visa application form must be filled out online by applicants.

•Passport-Size Photo: When submitting an application, a current photo is required.

•Travel Itinerary: Verification of the return or subsequent airline ticket and itinerary.

•Accommodation Information: A hotel reservation or an invitation from an Iraqi host.

•Travel must be done for leisure, business, or brief visits; it cannot be done for work.

•A working email address is necessary in order to electronically receive the authorized e-Visa.

•Visa charge Payment: The necessary e-Visa processing charge must be paid online by applicants.

Visa Sample

View a sample of the approved visa document for reference.

Important Notes

•Travelers can only enter Iraq once with the Iraq Single Entry e-Visa; once they leave the country, the visa expires.

•The passport must be valid for at least six months after the arrival date.

•Employment is not allowed; the visa is mostly granted for travel, business meetings, or brief stays.

•When entering Iraq, visitors should bring a printed copy of their authorized e-Visa.

•Iraqi immigration authorities must approve entrance permission at the port of entry.

Rejection Reasons

•Incomplete or Inaccurate Application: The online visa form contains errors or missing information.

•A passport that is less than six months old on the date of travel is considered invalid.

•Poor Quality Documents: An uploaded photo or passport copy that is fuzzy or indistinct.

•Inadequate Travel Information: No proof of lodging or return ticket.

•Giving inaccurate personal or travel information is considered false or misleading information.

•Uncertain Visit Purpose: Failing to specify if a trip is for work or pleasure.

•Previous Immigration Problems: Travel restrictions in Iraq or other nations, or past visa infractions.

FAQs

1.What is Iraq single entry eVisa?

It is an electronic visa that allows travelers to enter Iraq once for tourism, business, or short visits.

2.What is validity of Iraq single entry eVisa?

Typically: • Validity: up to 90 days from issue • Entry: single entry

3.How long can I stay in Iraq on eVisa?

Usually up to 30 days per visit.

4.Can I extend Iraq eVisa?

Yes, extensions are possible through immigration offices.

5.What is maximum stay with extension?

Varies, but generally beyond 30 days only if approved.

6.Do I need to leave Iraq to extend visa?

No, extensions are done within Iraq.

7.What happens if I overstay?

• Fines • Legal penalties • Future visa rejection risk

8.Is overstay strictly enforced?

Yes.

9.Can I enter Iraq multiple times on this eVisa?

No, it is single entry only.

10.Can I re-enter Iraq after leaving?

No, you must apply for a new visa.

11.How long does processing take?

Typically 3–10 working days.

12.Do I need sponsor or invitation?

Yes, in many cases.

13.What documents are required?

• Passport (6 months validity) • Photo • Travel itinerary • Accommodation proof

14.Is travel insurance required?

Often recommended.

15.Is return ticket required?

Recommended.

16.Is bank statement required?

Sometimes.

17.Is invitation letter required?

Yes (depending on visa type).

18.Can I work in Iraq on eVisa?

No.

19.Can I attend business meetings?

Only with business visa.

20.Is Iraq eVisa valid for all regions?

Generally yes, but rules may differ for Kurdistan.