Foreign travel advice

Iraq

FCDO advises against all travel to parts of Iraq.

Warnings and insurance

• Still current at: 1 November 2024
• Updated: 30 October 2024
• Latest update: Updated information that you must pay by credit card for a visa on arrival in Iraq, as cash payments are no longer accepted ('Entry requirements' page).

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Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).

Areas where FCDO advises against travel  

FCDO advises against all travel to Iraq except to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI).

FCDO advises against all but essential travel to KRI.

Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel despite FCDO advice, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

About FCDO travel advice

FCDO provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.

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