Country guide
Iraq
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
Conditional
Currency
Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Time zones
UTC / GMT +3 (1 hour ahead of South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 964
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised.
Travel tips
- It is illegal to photograph military personnel and government buildings.
- Check the local political situation before travelling – in general, only essential travel is recommended.
Visa guide
Visa requirements
Visas are required by SA passport holders.
VISAS ARE ISSUED:
- If you are a Diplomat or have a service passport
- If you would like to visit the Holy Places, confirmation from the Iraqi Authorities has to received first, BEFORE the visa is issued.
- If you have an invitation from the Iraqi Authorities.
Passengers have to apply IN PERSON - no agent can apply on their behalf and no courier services accepted
WARNING: Travellers with Israeli stamps in their passports will not be granted entry into Iraq.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid passport (valid 6 months after return) with 2 blank visa pages.
- Application form to be typed out.
- 2 passport size photos (colour/recent)
- Colour copy of the passport pages
- Letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Iraq.
- Proof of payment for the visa.
- Flight details and itinerary
Visa processing time
Embassy of Iraq
803 Duncan Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0181
Tel: 012 362 2048/9
E-mail: iraqiembassy1.pretoria@gmail.com
SA representative
Representation accredited from Amman, Jordan
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever (Dependant on Country of Origin/Stopover)
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1, 6; Mar 6, 20-22; May 1, 27-30; Jun 4, 16, 25; Jul 14, 25; Oct 3; Dec 10, 25