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title: Israel visa for citizens of Iraq
description: Entry to Israel is currently not permitted for citizens of Iraq.
canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/israel/iraq
lastModified: 2026-06-26
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# Israel visa for citizens of Iraq

Entry to Israel is currently not permitted for citizens of Iraq.

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

Official application site: https://embassies.gov.il/usa/en/services/foreign-citizens/entry-visa-visiting-or-touring-israel

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Not permitted
- **How to apply:** Entry currently not allowed

## Good to know

- Travel to Israel is illegal and punishable by law for Iraqi citizens under Iraqi law.
- Israel does not accept visa applications from Iraqi passport holders; entry is effectively prohibited.
- Iraqi citizens holding additional nationalities may also be barred from entering Israel if Iraqi citizenship is held.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Iraqi law prohibits travel to Israel and any normalization with the Zionist entity.** — Do not apply for an Israeli visa as an Iraqi national; it is not permitted under Iraqi law.

## FAQs

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

Entry to Israel is currently not permitted for citizens of Iraq.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://embassies.gov.il/usa/en/services/foreign-citizens/entry-visa-visiting-or-touring-israel

## Sources

- [Entry visa for visiting or touring Israel. | Ministry of Foreign Affairs](https://embassies.gov.il/usa/en/services/foreign-citizens/entry-visa-visiting-or-touring-israel)
- [ETA-IL - gov.il](https://www.gov.il/en/departments/topics/eta-il/govil-landing-page)
- [Entry visa for visiting or touring Israel.](https://embassies.gov.il/berlin/en/services/foreign-citizens/entry-visa-visiting-or-touring-israel)

## More

- [Israel visa for every passport](/visa/israel)
- [Every destination for Iraq passport holders](/visa/passport/iraq)