Iraq visa requirements for South Africans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for South Africans visiting Iraq

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Iraqi Visa.

  • Original copy of correctly filled visa application form. The application form should be signed where necessary.
  • Two recent copies of passport-sized photograph.
  • South African passport with a validity of 6 months after exit from the country. The passport should have one blank page for entry stamp.
  • Bank statement which covers 3 months before the period of visa application. The bank statement is proof that you can cater for yourself while in the country.
  • Confirmed hotel reservation that covers the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Return and onward tickets with entry and exit dates.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Travel itinerary.

Iraq Visa for South Africans

Facts about Iraq

Iraq is the Arab tourism capital and the second-largest city in the Arab world after Cairo. The country has several pilgrimage sites which makes it a popular religious tourism site. Asides being a top destination for pilgrims, the country has four world heritage sites and the Iraqi Plastic Artists Society where numerous traditional artworks are displayed.
 
Despite the activities of ISIS in Iraq, the country is still a top site for pilgrims. Over 890,000 tourists visit Iraq yearly with a large number of them being pilgrims.
 
Foreigners are expected to obey Islamic laws while in the country and avoid trying to preach your beliefs to Iraqis.  You are not allowed to be in possession of more than $10,000 or its equivalent upon entry to Iraq.

Types of Iraq Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 10 working days 180 days
Business visa 10 working days 180 days

General Requirements for Iraq Visa

  • Original copy of correctly filled visa application form. The application form should be signed where necessary.
  • Two recent copies of passport-sized photograph.
  • South African passport with a validity of 6 months after exit from the country. The passport should have one blank page for entry stamp.
  • Bank statement which covers 3 months before the period of visa application. The bank statement is proof that you can cater for yourself while in the country.
  • Confirmed hotel reservation that covers the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Return and onward tickets with entry and exit dates.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Travel itinerary.
Iraq Tourist visa Iraq Business visa

Iraq Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Tourists who intend to visit Iraq for vacation and tourism purposes can do so on this visa type.
  • You are allowed to visit friends and relatives during your visit in the country.
  • Applicants of this visa intend to visit the country for pilgrimage.
  • Holders of this visa type are not allowed to take up work while in the country.
  • If you need to work, a work permit will be issued to you.
  • Part-time or full-time are not allowed for foreigners on this visa.
  • A letter of invitation from your host should be presented. Your host’s home address should be indicated in the letter.
  • If you are not up to the age of 18 years, a letter of consent from your parents should be provided.
  • Minors should possess the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate.
  • All travelers are required to have a yellow fever and meningitis vaccination certificate.  
  • You are required to abide by the rules and regulations of your visa.
  • If you have an Israeli stamp on your passport, you may be refused entry to Iraq.

Iraq Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa type allows travelers attend meetings, sign and negotiate contracts with the company they are visiting in Iraq.
  • Business travelers can attend trade fairs, conferences and business lectures.
  • A letter of invitation from the company you are meeting with should be provided during the visa application process. The letter should contain the address of the company and the reason of your visit in the country.
  • If the company is taking up the financial aspect of your visit in the country, it should be clearly stated in the letter.
  • Certificate of business registration of the company is required.
  • If you have had previous business dealings with the company, a proof of this is required.
  • Letter from your current employer in South Africa stating that he/she is aware of your business leave. The duration of the leave should be mentioned in the letter.
  • Ensure you have yellow fever vaccination certificate.
  • You are expected to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.
  • Travelers with an Israeli stamp on their passport should consider obtaining a second passport as they may be refused entry to the country.
  • The visa takes 10 working days to be processed.

Iraq Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

100.00 (USD)

Business visa

100.00 (USD)

Iraq Visa Application Centres & Embassies in South Africa

Location

Address

Pretoria

803 Jan Shoba Street Brooklyn 0181

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abrtemb@iraqmofamail.net

+27 12 362 2048

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need a visa to go to Iraq?

Yes, as a South African you need a visa to visit Iraq.

claude

1 year ago

Yes, i am a south african wanna travel to iraq, how do i apply in order to get the short stay visa

I am travelling to Iraq on a visit visa with an ECR stamp on passport. Will the airport authorities allow me to travel?
You can travel to any country in the world with an ECR stamp on your passport.
Is it currently possible to get a tourist visa for Iraq?
Yes, it is possible to visit Iraq on a tourist visa.
What are some unexpected things first-time visitors to Iraq notice?
First time visitors in Iraq will notice the seventies style of the airport. The next thing you notice once you leave the airport is the heat in the city.
What are the nice things about the people of Iraq?

Iraqis are social and have a warm heart.

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