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title: Iraq visa for citizens of Canada
description: Citizens of Canada need a visa for Iraq and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Iraq visa for citizens of Canada

Citizens of Canada need a visa for Iraq and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · e-Visa for Kurdistan Region (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Visit the official Kurdistan eVisa website** — Access the online application portal for Kurdistan Region e-Visa
2. **Create an account and complete the application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload scanned copies of passport, photo, itinerary, hotel booking, and other required files
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Pay the processing fee via credit card (USD) — exact amount depends on nationality
5. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies; check the portal for status updates
6. **Receive the e-Visa by email** — Approved e-Visa is sent as a PDF; print a copy for travel
7. **Present e-Visa at entry** — Show the printed e-Visa and passport to border officials upon arrival in Kurdistan Region

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Identity): Passport must have at least two blank pages
- **Passport-sized photograph (white background)** (Identity): Recent photo, 35x45mm
- **Completed eVisa application form** (Identity): Online submission via official portal
- **Flight itinerary (round trip)** (Travel): Must show entry and exit from Kurdistan Region
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): For the entire stay in Kurdistan Region
- **Travel insurance covering medical expenses** (Travel): Coverage minimum $50,000
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- **Copy of previous visas (if any)** (Supporting, optional): Optional, may support application
- **Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family)** (Supporting, optional): Not mandatory for tourist e-visa

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $50 per day of stay
- Bank statement
- Credit card statement

Funds should be demonstrably available during the visit

## Good to know

- Canadian government advises against all travel to Iraq, including Kurdistan Region, due to volatile security situation
- e-Visa is valid only for entry via Kurdistan Region land borders or Erbil/Sulaymaniyah airports
- Visitors to other parts of Iraq must obtain a regular Iraqi visa through an embassy

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application details** — Double-check all entries before submission
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months validity from arrival date
- **Criminal record or security concerns** — Provide clear police clearance if requested
- **Insufficient funds or lack of travel insurance** — Provide adequate financial proof and valid insurance

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Canada need a visa for Iraq and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: e-Visa for Kurdistan Region (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Passport-sized photograph (white background); Completed eVisa application form; Flight itinerary (round trip); Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Travel insurance covering medical expenses; and 3 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Iraq?

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- [Visa - Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Ottawa](https://mofa.gov.iq/ottawa/?page_id=554&lang=en)
- [Application for a Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa - TRV) - Canada](https://ircc.canada.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp)
- [Home Page @ eVisa Portal](https://evisa.iq/en)

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- [Iraq visa for every passport](/visa/iraq)
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