Hungary→Iraq
Hungary to Iraq
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
No vaccinations are required or recommended for travel from Hungary to Iraq according to the verified information provided.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must carry a letter of parental consent when entering Iraq.
What should I do before I travel?
Check your passport before you travel: your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry into Iraq. The accepted travel document for this route is an ordinary passport.
You must obtain an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travel or use the on‑arrival option; the ETA can be obtained online, on arrival at the airport, or through Iraqi diplomatic missions. Iraq maintains an embassy or consulate in Hungary, so you can apply without leaving the country.
Make sure you have travel insurance, because travel insurance is a condition of entry to Iraq.
What happens at the border?
On arrival immigration officers may ask to see your passport, your ETA, proof of sufficient funds for your stay and proof of a return flight. Have these documents ready to present if requested.
No arrival registration or entry card is required for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Iraq?
A visa is required to enter Iraq for Hungarian ordinary passport holders; the permission you must obtain is an ETA (electronic travel authorisation).
How do I get the permission to enter Iraq?
The ETA (electronic travel authorisation) can be obtained online, on arrival at the airport, and also at Iraqi diplomatic missions; you may therefore apply either online, use the on‑arrival option, or apply through the embassy or consulate in Hungary.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Iraq; the accepted travel document for this route is an ordinary passport.
Do I need travel insurance for Iraq?
Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Iraq; you must have travel insurance to be allowed to enter.
Will I need to show money or a return ticket on arrival?
You may be asked at the border to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay and proof of a return flight; be prepared to present both if requested by the immigration officer.
What do travellers under 18 need for Iraq?
If you are under 18, you must carry a letter of parental consent for travel to Iraq.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 7, 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
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- 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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More about Iraq
Asia
- Capital
- Baghdad
- Currency
- Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
- Known for
- Ancient Mesopotamian civilization, The city of Babylon, Rich history and archaeological sites
- Food
- Masgouf, Kebabs, Dolma