Iraq for citizens of South Africa

🔑 How to enter to Iraq from South Africa

To enter Iraq, South African citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to Iraq, check whether your South African passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering Iraq and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your South African passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your South African passport.

✅ Requirements for South African citizens to visit Iraq with tourist visa

• South African citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to Iraq. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of South African citizens on the territory of Iraq is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of South Africa must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to Iraq.

A Iraqi tourist visa is required for South African citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to Iraq, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a Iraqi tourist visa online.

🏢 List of Embassies and Consulates of Iraq in South Africa

Embassy of Iraq in Pretoria for South Africa

👉 All Embassies of Iraq

✅ How to apply for Iraq tourist visa from South Africa

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of South Africa require a visa to visit the Iraq?

   South African citizens do not need a visa to visit the Iraq.

2. What happens if a South African passport holder stays in Iraq longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to Iraq is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to Iraq is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of South Africa need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter Iraq without a visa?

   Iraqi immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for South African citizens to enter Iraq without a visa?

   South African citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Iraq.

5. Can South African work or study during the visa-free stay in Iraq?

   The Iraq visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in Iraq South African citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.

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