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Pakistan passport holders: Single entry for Iraq. Fee: USD 75 (~USD 75). Processing: 3-5 working days (eVisa) / On Arrival. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available since 2021. Tourist visa: USD 75 (~PKR 21,000) for 60-day single entry. Visa on Arrival at Baghdad/Najaf airports for many nationalities including Pakistan. Religious tourism (Karbala-Najaf) very common for Pakistani Shia Muslims.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist 60-day single entry); Visa on Arrival (most airports); Tourist Visa; Religious Pilgrimage Visa (Ziarat — Karbala, Najaf, Samarra, Kazimain); Business Visa; Work; Student; Transit; Diplomatic. Pakistan large Zair religious-pilgrim volume; group visas via Iraqi-approved Zairin operators.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 3 months from issue. Max Stay: 60 days (single entry).
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 eVisa application at evisa.iq OR VoA at airport; Recent digital photo; Hotel booking OR pilgrimage tour booking; Return ticket; Bank statement; CNIC; For Ziarat: registered tour operator booking + tour itinerary listing pilgrimage sites; For Business: invitation from Iraqi entity.
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eVisa available since 2021. Tourist visa: USD 75 (~PKR 21,000) for 60-day single entry. Visa on Arrival at Baghdad/Najaf airports for many nationalities including Pakistan. Religious tourism (Karbala-Najaf) very common for Pakistani Shia Muslims.
Common rejection reasons
Common PK rejections (low rate for genuine pilgrims): (1) Documentation gaps for religious tour bookings; (2) Solo travelers (vs group Zairin) face more scrutiny; (3) Photo issues; (4) Security situation in some regions limits movement; (5) Generally Pakistan-friendly for Ziarat tourism; Pakistan-Iraq have strong religious tourism corridor.
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