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title: Azerbaijan visa for citizens of Iraq
description: Citizens of Iraq need a visa for Azerbaijan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-06-26
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# Azerbaijan visa for citizens of Iraq

Citizens of Iraq need a visa for Azerbaijan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-26. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa on Arrival (for GCC residence permit holders)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Ensure you have a valid Iraqi passport and a residence permit or visa from a GCC state member.
2. **Travel to Azerbaijan** — Arrive at any Azerbaijani border checkpoint (land, air, or sea).
3. **Present documents at immigration** — Officer will verify your passport and GCC residence permit/visa.
4. **Receive visa on arrival** — A 30-day single-entry tourist visa is issued at the border.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (Iraqi)** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Residence permit or valid visa issued by a GCC state** (Supporting): Show original permit/visa along with passport at border.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Not holding a valid residence permit or visa from a GCC state** — Ensure you have a residence permit or valid visa from a GCC country before travel.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Iraq need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Citizens of Iraq need a visa for Azerbaijan and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist Visa on Arrival (for GCC residence permit holders).

### How long can citizens of Iraq stay in Azerbaijan?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Iraq need for Azerbaijan?

Valid passport (Iraqi); Residence permit or valid visa issued by a GCC state.

## Sources

- Azerbaijan Visa for Iraq Citizens 2026 — Requirements, Documents & Fees (eammu.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Azerbaijan visa for every passport](/visa/azerbaijan)
- [Every destination for Iraq passport holders](/visa/passport/iraq)