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title: Iraq visa for citizens of Ghana
description: "Citizens of Ghana need a visa for Iraq and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: Up to 18 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# Iraq visa for citizens of Ghana

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa · Tourist (30 or 60 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** Up to 18 days
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Obtain a clear scan of your passport photo page (valid ≥6 months) and a recent passport-style photo meeting specifications.
2. **Complete online application** — Fill in personal and travel details, upload documents, and choose your visa option (30-day or 60-day) on the eVisa portal.
3. **Pay the fee** — Pay the application fee via the portal; fees are generally non-refundable once processing begins.
4. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies by nationality (Group A: 6–72 hours; Group B: 8–18 business days). Apply at least 7 days before travel.
5. **Receive eVisa by email** — Approved eVisa is sent as a PDF attachment; save a digital copy and print a paper copy to carry with your passport.
6. **Present upon arrival** — Show the printed eVisa at passport control; the visa will be stamped into your passport at the entry point.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport photo page scan** (Identity): Full-color, clear image showing all four corners and machine-readable lines; passport must be valid at least 6 months.
- **Recent passport-style photo** (Identity): White/light background, neutral expression, no smile, no headwear unless religious, taken within last 6 months.

## Good to know

- evisairaq.com is a private service not affiliated with the Iraqi government; use only if comfortable with a third-party platform.
- Fees are generally non-refundable once processing starts, even if rejected or unused.
- The visa is single-entry only; for multiple entries you need a separate procedure through the Iraqi residency office.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months from entry date** — Renew your passport before applying.
- **Passport scan unclear, cropped, or missing machine-readable lines** — Upload a full-color, clear image showing all four corners and all details legibly.
- **Photo does not meet specifications (e.g., smiling, colored background, blurry)** — Use a recent photo with white/light background, neutral expression, no smile, and no headwear (unless religious).

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Ghana need a visa for Iraq and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 or 60 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

### How long does Iraq visa processing take?

Typically Up to 18 days.

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

Passport photo page scan; Recent passport-style photo.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Iraq eVisa FAQ - Requirements, Processing & Entry Rules (evisairaq.com, third-party site)
- Iraq Electronic Visa (eVisa): Requirements, Fees, Processing Time & How ... (desinri.com, third-party site)
- evisairaq.com (evisairaq.com, third-party site)

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