For Iraqi passport holders with a Schengen visa

Countries Iraqi citizens can visit with a Schengen visa

These countries trust a Schengen visa and waive or ease their own visa for Iraqi citizens.

10 countries open up
8 visa-free
2 easier eVisa or eTA

Albania eVisa→Visa-free90 days

Multiple-entry US, UK or Schengen visa that has already been used once in the issuing country. Residence permits from those places also qualify.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Ireland, GCC residence, UK residence, EU residence.
Antigua and Barbuda eVisa→Visa-free

Visa free for a maximum stay of 30 days for valid visa holders or residents of the Schengen Area member states, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Canada, UK residence, EU residence.
Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa required→Visa-free30 days

Multiple-entry visa already used once (entry stamp from the issuing country). Sources differ on allowed stay and on whether a UK visa counts.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Ireland, GCC residence.
Dominican Republic Visa required→Visa-free30 days

Complete the online e-ticket before travel.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Canada, Ireland, UK residence, EU residence.
Mexico Visa required→Visa-free180 days

Physical visa sticker valid on arrival (digital copies refused). Fill the FMM form; carry return ticket and accommodation proof.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Canada, Japan, UK residence, EU residence.
Montenegro Visa required→Visa-free30 days

Supporting visa must stay valid for your whole stay.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Ireland, UK residence, EU residence.
North Macedonia Visa required→Visa-free15 days

Double or multiple-entry visa stuck in your passport; card or digital permits do not count. Proof of onward travel required.
Serbia Visa required→Visa-free90 days

Valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit. 90 days in any 180.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Ireland, UK residence, EU residence.
Moldova Visa required→eVisa

Citizens holding a residence permit or a valid visa issued by one of the member states of the European Union or one of the parties to the Schengen Agreement can apply for an electronic visa.

Also accepted: EU residence.
Türkiye Visa required→eVisa30 days

Holders of a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen area countries, Ireland, the United Kingdom or the United States can apply for eVisa.

Also accepted: US visa, UK visa, Ireland, UK residence, EU residence.

Hold a different visa?

US visa holders 12 UK visa holders 10 UK residents 9 EU residents 8 Canadian visa and PR holders 7 Irish visa holders 6 Australian visa and PR holders 3 Gulf residents 3

Hold more than one? Tick everything you hold to see every country it opens up.

Common questions

Which countries can Iraqi citizens visit with a Schengen visa?

10 destinations relax their rules for Iraqi citizens who hold a Schengen visa, including visa-free entry to Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Montenegro. Conditions differ by country.

Does a Schengen visa have to be valid on arrival?

Yes, in almost every case. Many countries also want it valid for some months after you arrive, and a few want it already used once. The exact rule is listed under each country.

Perks are re-checked every week. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.