Czechia→Iraq
Czechia to Iraq
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, you must carry a notarised letter of parental consent for travel to Iraq.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, apply online for an Iraqi electronic visa (e-visa). Obtain the e-visa in advance; you must have it before you travel. Make sure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry. You may apply while resident in Czechia, as Iraq maintains an embassy or consulate there.
Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry.
What happens at the border?
On arrival, immigration officers may ask you to present your passport, your electronic visa, proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight and a hotel booking. Be prepared to hand these documents to the border officer.
No arrival registration or entry card is required according to the verified facts.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Iraq if I hold a Czech passport?
Czech citizens must obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) for travel to Iraq; a visa is required for tourist travel.
How do I get the visa for Iraq?
The e-visa for Iraq is applied for online in advance; you must obtain the electronic visa before you travel.
What travel document and passport validity do I need?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry into Iraq; the accepted travel document is a passport.
What documents might I need to show on arrival in Iraq?
At the border, Iraqi immigration officers may ask you to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay, a return flight, and a hotel booking; be ready to present these documents.
Do I need any vaccinations to enter Iraq?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Iraq and there are no recorded recommended vaccinations in the verified facts.
What do I need if I'm under 18 and travelling to Iraq?
Travellers under 18 need a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Iraq.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
Apply on the official site - 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Carry proof of funds for your stay
Money for the Stay and Proof of Return Flight and Proof of Hotel Booking and Flight Back
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Iraq — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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