Iraq

Please note: Travellers arriving in Kurdistan will receive an electronic visa on arrival, which entitles them to enter the country immediately.

There are no known restrictions

For stays longer than 60 days, a visa must be applied for before departure at the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Berlin.

It is currently only possible to apply for an e-visa for Iraq via companies (including travel agencies and hotels) that are authorised by the Iraqi tourism authority.

E-visa application Iraq

Exact information on the processing time of an e-visa application is not available.

Travellers are issued with a Visa On Arrival for 60 days upon entry into Iraq. The fees are payable in US dollars.

Extension of stay is only permitted with a Long-term Stay Visa. This needs to be applied for at the local migration office.

Travellers should ensure they do not exceed the permitted length of stay in the destination country in order to avoid possible sanctions such as fines, custody pending deportation or even entry bans.

The Federal Foreign Office points out that in view of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, there are still risks associated with international travel, especially for people without full vaccination protection as well as vulnerable groups. Regulations on entry or international transport connections can change quickly with the pandemic situation.

Travel to Iraq is warned against with the exception of the Kurdistan-Iraq Region.

Non-essential travel to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq is advised against due to the unstable security situation.

The so called "3G rule" is lifted when entering Germany, there is a recommendation to wear a mask at some airports.

There are no COVID-19-related entry restrictions (e.g. border closures, mandatory proof of testing and vaccination) in force at this time.

There are no COVID-19-related mandatory entry forms or online registrations to be completed before travel at this time.

There are no known restrictions

Information on quarantine regulations, testing requirements and possible exceptions for transit travellers that have been vaccinated can be found in the respective categories (if available).

A full vaccination is required for transit of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.

Children and minors are not generally exempt in case testing requirements apply.

There are no known restrictions

There are no known restrictions

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for completely immunized persons.

There are no known restrictions

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry for those who have recovered.

There is no ease of restrictions.

COVID-19 related documentary proof of vaccination, recovery, or a negative test result is not currently required.

Current value: 2. Previous week: 1

Data source: Our World in Data / European Center for Disease Control. The data is only available at country level and is updated daily.

There are no restrictions.

There are no known restrictions

According to State Department information, COVID-19-related restrictions were no longer in effect in Iraq as of September 2022.

There are no more known restrictions.

There are no more known restrictions.

Hotels are now open.

There are no more known restrictions.

There are no more known restrictions.

Public transport, cabs and minibuses are operating.

Nationwide, the airports are open for international air traffic. There are extensive hygiene and distance regulations (wearing protective masks and gloves), for example at Baghdad International Airport.

Air travel between Erbil (Autonomous Region of Kurdistan) and Baghdad is allowed if a negative PCR test is available.

If travellers test positive for COVID-19 during their stay, they may be subject to testing and quarantine requirements.

Departure from Iraq's Kurdistan Region can be made either with proof of complete vaccination (at least 2 doses) or with a current negative PCR test or medical confirmation that vaccination is not possible. Depending on the destination and the regulations there, airlines may also make the carriage of a passenger dependent on the presentation of a negative PCR test, according to information from the Federal Foreign Office.

Travellers should note that a PCR test certificate issued in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq will not be accepted at Baghdad, Basra, and Najaf airports.

For travellers entering from a risk-free area, there are no longer any registration or other requirements.

There are no known restrictions

There is no obligation to test before entering Germany.

Since May 2022, no proof of a negative test, a vaccination or recovery is required, in order to enter Germany.

Further information on the new entry regulation can be found at the Federal Government's website.

There is no obligation to test after entering Germany.

According to the Robert Koch-Institute, it is a risk-free area. There is no quarantine obligation after entry into or return to Germany.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement for completely immunized persons on entry/return.

Vaccinated persons are exempt from national quarantine and testing obligations. (Caution: In Germany, only the vaccines by BioNTech/Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Novavax have been approved so far.) Further information is available from the Federal Government.

No notes available.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for incompletely vaccinated persons.

There is no testing or quarantine requirement on entry/return for those who have recovered.

Recovered persons are exempt from quarantine and testing obligations nationwide, area of active circulation of highly contagious virus variants. Those who have recovered need proof of a positive PCR test (or other nucleic acid detection) at least 28 days and no more than 3 months ago. Recovered persons must not have any symptoms of a possible COVID-19 infection. Further information is available from the Federal Government.