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India passport holders: Single entry for Iraq. Fee: USD 75–80 (~USD 75–80). Processing: 5-15 working days (eVisa) / Same day (VoA). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa-on-Arrival available for Indians at IKA airport (since 2021). Pilgrimage to Najaf/Karbala is main use for Indian Shia Muslims. Tourist eVisa available. Fee: USD 80 (~INR 7,600). Indian govt advisory still cautious.
Visa types: Federal Iraq eVisa (Tourist 60 days); Visa-on-Arrival (Tourist, Pilgrimage); Tourist Visa (embassy); Business Visa (oil/contracting); Work Visa; Pilgrimage Visa (Shia holy sites — major Indian Shia category); Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic. Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has separate visa-on-arrival for Erbil/Sulaymaniyah airports.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 60 days from issue. Max Stay: 30-60 days based on visa.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online application (Federal) or KRG separate; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking or invitation; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; Travel insurance (mandatory); Aadhaar + PAN; For Pilgrimage: tour operator booking; For Business: Iraqi entity invitation legalized.
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Visa-on-Arrival available for Indians at IKA airport (since 2021). Pilgrimage to Najaf/Karbala is main use for Indian Shia Muslims. Tourist eVisa available. Fee: USD 80 (~INR 7,600). Indian govt advisory still cautious.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) Active security advisory may bar consular processing; (2) Federal vs KRG visa confusion; (3) Inadequate insurance for high-risk region; (4) Pilgrimage tour operator not registered; (5) Past travel to Iraqi-disputed regions flagged; (6) US visa concerns (Iraq travel affects future US travel); (7) Indian Shia pilgrim flow is large and generally welcomed.
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