Ukraine→Iraq
Ukraine to Iraq
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 must travel with a notarised letter of parental consent.
What should I do before I travel?
You must obtain an electronic visa (e-visa) applied for online in advance. The e-visa can be obtained either online or through an Iraqi embassy or consulate; Iraq maintains diplomatic representation in Ukraine so you can apply without leaving the country.
Make sure your ordinary passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry. Have travel insurance in place, 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 electronic visa and proof of travel insurance. You may also be asked to show evidence of sufficient funds for your stay and proof of a return or onward flight.
No arrival registration or entry card is required.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Iraq with a Ukrainian passport?
Ukrainian citizens need an electronic visa (e-visa) to enter Iraq for tourism, applied for online in advance.
How do I get permission to enter Iraq?
You must apply for an electronic visa (e-visa) online in advance; the e-visa is the required permission for entry.
How long does my passport need to be valid for?
Your ordinary Ukrainian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Iraq.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Iraq?
You must have travel insurance as a condition of entry to Iraq; officials can refuse entry without it.
What documents or evidence might officials ask for at arrival?
At the border you may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay and a return (or onward) flight reservation.
What do minors from Ukraine need to travel to Iraq?
If you are under 18, you 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 6, 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 with Notary
- 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