For Iraqi passport holders with a US visa

Countries Iraqi citizens can visit with a US visa

Holding a US visa, whether it is a B1/B2, H-1B, L-1 or F-1, makes travel much easier for Iraqi citizens. These countries trust it and waive or ease their own visa.

12 countries open up
10 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: UK visa, Schengen 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: UK visa, Schengen 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: UK visa, Schengen visa, Ireland, GCC residence.
Costa Rica Visa required→Visa-free30 days

US visa (B, F, H, L) with 3+ months validity; transit visas not accepted. Canada and EU visas must be multiple-entry.

Also accepted: Canada.
Dominican Republic Visa required→Visa-free30 days

Complete the online e-ticket before travel.

Also accepted: UK visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Ireland, UK residence, EU residence.
Egypt eVisa→Visa-free

Iraqi citizens with visa or residence cards from Europe or the United States, Canada, Britain and Australia can visit Egypt without a visa.

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

Supporting visa must stay valid for your whole stay.

Also accepted: UK visa, Schengen visa, Ireland, UK residence, EU residence.
Panama Visa required→Visa-free30 days

Multiple-entry visa already used once in the issuing country. Show about USD 500 or proof of funds. Sources differ on the minimum visa validity (6 months or 1 year).

Also accepted: UK visa, Canada, Australia, UK residence.
Serbia Visa required→Visa-free90 days

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

Also accepted: UK visa, Schengen visa, Ireland, UK residence, EU residence.
Georgia Visa required→eVisa

eVisa available if holding a valid visa or residency permit from EEA Member State, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, GCC member state, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand, Switzerland, USA or United Kingdom.

Also accepted: UK visa, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, GCC residence, UK 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: UK visa, Schengen visa, Ireland, UK residence, EU residence.

Hold a different visa?

UK visa holders 10 Schengen 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 US visa?

12 destinations relax their rules for Iraqi citizens who hold a US visa, including visa-free entry to Albania, Antigua and Barbuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Egypt. Conditions differ by country.

Do H-1B, F-1 and L-1 visa holders qualify?

Usually yes. Most of these countries accept any valid US visa stamp, including H-1B, L-1, F-1 and B1/B2. Some ask for a multiple-entry visa, one that has already been used, or a minimum validity left, so check the condition under each country.

Does a US 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.