embassly

Iraq: embassies, consulates & entry rules

foreign missions here
84
Consulates
28
missions abroad
74
Visa-free / Visa on arrival
9

Live & travel in Iraq

Monthly budget
$1,900/mo
Prices vs USA: 42%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 1,518.72 IQD
US travel advisory
Level 4
Homicides / 100k: 9.5
travel.state.gov
Internet access
81%
of people online
Air quality
49.5
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Arabic, Kurdish
Emergency
911 · 115 · 122
Plug types
Europlug, BS 1363, British and related types
Calling code
+964

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Oct 22, 2026

2.7
/ 5
embassly score

Sources: World Bank · NASA · U.S. State Dept

  • Cost3.9
  • Safety1.8
  • Internet access4.0
  • Air quality1.0
  • Climate2.8
City guide: Baghdad
SOS · Iraq911Restaurants, cafés and dishes in IraqShabandar Café · Al-Zahawi Café · Kibbeh · Masgouf · Sabich · Muhallebi · Qeema Najafi

Government consensus

Do not travel· 2 of 3 governments
  • United StatesDo not travel
  • United KingdomIncreased caution· parts of the country
  • CanadaDo not travel

Sources: official travel advice of the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.

Cities in Iraq

Traveller essentials · Iraq

Emergency
911 · 115 · 122 · 104
Calling code
+964
Currency
IQD
Plug types
Europlug, BS 1363, British and related types
Drives on the
right
Capital
Baghdad
Time zone
Asia/Baghdad

Foreign missions in Iraq

Iraq missions abroad

Who can enter Iraq without a visa?

Visa-free3
Visa on arrival6
e-Visa188

Visa rules change often. Always confirm with the official embassy or government site before you travel.

Frequently asked questions

Embassies & consulates in Iraq?

84 missions, 57 countries.

Emergency: Iraq?

911, 115 (fire department), 122 (emergency medical services), 104 (police)

Who can enter Iraq without a visa?

9: Iran, Lebanon, and Malaysia…