What documents does a China citizen need for a Iraq visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, with a scanned colour copy of the bio page - Digital passport-style photo, white background, uploaded during the online application - Confirmed return or onward flight ticket - Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) for the duration of stay - A local sponsor or hotel confirmation letter is sometimes requested for verification - No biometrics required for the e-visa; biometrics may be captured on arrival at the airport - Travel insurance is recommended but not mandatory

What types of visas can China citizens get for Iraq?

- Tourist e-visa — single entry, valid 60 days from issue, allows a stay of up to 30 days - Business e-visa — single entry, requires an invitation letter from an Iraqi company, similar validity and stay period as tourist - Multiple-entry e-visa — available for frequent business travellers at a higher fee - Note: the federal e-visa does not cover the Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), which issues a separate free visa on arrival for many nationalities including China at Kurdistan's own airports

How do China citizens apply for a Iraq visa?

- Create an account and complete the application at evisa.gov.iq, selecting tourist or business purpose - Upload the passport bio page scan and a digital photo - Pay the e-visa fee online by credit/debit card - Processing typically takes 3-5 business days; approval is sent by email as a PDF to print and carry - Present the printed e-visa approval, passport, and return ticket to immigration on arrival at an Iraqi federal airport (Baghdad, Basra, Najaf) - Entry biometrics (photo and fingerprints) are collected on arrival

How much does a Iraq visa cost for China citizens?

- Tourist/business e-visa fee: approx. USD 75-80, payable online by card - No separate service centre fee since the application is submitted directly on the government portal - Total estimated cost: approx. USD 75-80 - Standard processing time: 3-5 business days - Urgent processing is not officially offered; apply at least a week before travel to be safe

What should China citizens know before traveling to Iraq?

- Apply online at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow for processing and any follow-up document requests - Double-check whether your destination city is in federal Iraq or the Kurdistan Region, since the two use completely separate visa systems - Common rejection reasons: blurry passport scan, mismatched name spelling between passport and application, unclear photo background - Carry both a printed and a digital copy of the approved e-visa when travelling - Business travellers should secure a formal invitation letter from the Iraqi host company in advance to avoid delays

Iraq Visa for China Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

Chinese citizens can apply for Iraq's e-visa online via evisa.gov.iq; single-entry tourist/business e-visa costs around USD 75-80 and is typically processed within 3-5 business days, valid for the federal Iraq region only (not the Kurdistan Region).

Guide last updated October 4, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry, with a scanned colour copy of the bio page
Digital passport-style photo, white background, uploaded during the online application
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking) for the duration of stay
A local sponsor or hotel confirmation letter is sometimes requested for verification
No biometrics required for the e-visa; biometrics may be captured on arrival at the airport
Travel insurance is recommended but not mandatory

Visa types

Tourist e-visa — single entry, valid 60 days from issue, allows a stay of up to 30 days
Business e-visa — single entry, requires an invitation letter from an Iraqi company, similar validity and stay period as tourist
Multiple-entry e-visa — available for frequent business travellers at a higher fee
Note: the federal e-visa does not cover the Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), which issues a separate free visa on arrival for many nationalities including China at Kurdistan's own airports

How to apply online

Create an account and complete the application at evisa.gov.iq, selecting tourist or business purpose
Upload the passport bio page scan and a digital photo
Pay the e-visa fee online by credit/debit card
Processing typically takes 3-5 business days; approval is sent by email as a PDF to print and carry
Present the printed e-visa approval, passport, and return ticket to immigration on arrival at an Iraqi federal airport (Baghdad, Basra, Najaf)
Entry biometrics (photo and fingerprints) are collected on arrival

Fees & processing time

Tourist/business e-visa fee: approx. USD 75-80, payable online by card
No separate service centre fee since the application is submitted directly on the government portal
Total estimated cost: approx. USD 75-80
Standard processing time: 3-5 business days
Urgent processing is not officially offered; apply at least a week before travel to be safe

Tips for China travelers

Apply online at least 1-2 weeks before travel to allow for processing and any follow-up document requests
Double-check whether your destination city is in federal Iraq or the Kurdistan Region, since the two use completely separate visa systems
Common rejection reasons: blurry passport scan, mismatched name spelling between passport and application, unclear photo background
Carry both a printed and a digital copy of the approved e-visa when travelling
Business travellers should secure a formal invitation letter from the Iraqi host company in advance to avoid delays

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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