Irak

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Telefonvorwahl

+964

Hauptstadt

Baghdad

Bevölkerung

44 Millionen

Einheimischer Name

العراق

Region

Asia

Western Asia

Zeitzone

Arabia Standard Time

UTC+03:00

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Iraq is a Middle Eastern country, cradle of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations (Sumer, Babylon, Assyria) between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. Baghdad, the capital, was once the center of the Islamic Golden Age. Despite decades of conflict, Iraq possesses incredible archaeological heritage including Babylon ruins, ziggurats, and ancient cities. The Kurdistan Region in northern Iraq is semi-autonomous with separate visa policies and relatively better security. Visitors interested in ancient history are drawn to Babylon archaeological site, Ziggurat of Ur, ancient Nineveh, Erbil Citadel (UNESCO, world's oldest continuously inhabited settlement), Kurdistan mountain landscapes, Sulaymaniyah culture, and marshlands of southern Iraq. CRITICAL: Most governments strongly advise against all travel to Iraq except Kurdistan Region due to ongoing security threats.

Visa Requirements for Iraq

Iraq has complex visa requirements complicated by the security situation. For federal Iraq (Baghdad and most of country), visas must be obtained in advance through Iraqi embassies or through official invitation sponsors. The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) operates separate immigration and offers visa on arrival at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports for many nationalities for tourism stays up to 30 days. Most Western governments (US, UK, Canada, Australia, most EU countries) advise against all travel to Iraq except the Kurdistan Region, and even travel to KRI comes with warnings. Travelers should thoroughly research current security situations, obtain comprehensive insurance with evacuation coverage, and consult government travel advisories before considering travel to Iraq.

Gängige Visumtypen

Kurdistan Region Visa on Arrival

30 days typically; costs around $75 USD; available for US, EU, UK, Australia, Canada, and others; valid only for Kurdistan Region, not federal Iraq.

For tourism in Kurdistan Region only, available at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah airports for many nationalities.

Iraq Tourist Visa (Embassy)

30 days typically; requires invitation letter, sponsorship, or tour company arrangement; complex application process; long processing times; limited embassy services.

For tourism in federal Iraq, must be obtained in advance through Iraqi embassy.

Business Visa

30-90 days; must be arranged through Iraqi sponsor or company; requires extensive documentation; separate processes for federal Iraq vs. Kurdistan Region.

For business activities in Iraq, requires invitation from Iraqi company or organization.

Kurdistan Region E-Visa

Available for some nationalities; apply online; costs vary; check Kurdistan Regional Government official visa portal; processing times vary.

Online visa application for Kurdistan Region travel.

Important Travel Information

CRITICAL SECURITY WARNING: Most governments advise against all travel to Iraq except Kurdistan Region. Terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict remain significant risks. Check current advisories.

Kurdistan Region separate: Kurdistan Region (KRI) has own visa system and better security than federal Iraq. Erbil considered relatively safe but still risks present.

Travel insurance essential: Comprehensive insurance with medical evacuation coverage absolutely essential. Standard policies may not cover Iraq. Verify coverage specifically includes Iraq.

Städte mit Vertretungen

Wo dieses Land Botschaften oder Konsulate unterhält

Baghdad
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Diese Botschaften und Konsulate haben ihren Sitz in diesem Land. Wähle eine Vertretung, um Details und Kontaktinformationen zu öffnen.

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