Iraq passport → Egypt

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Egypt?

eVisa (apply online)

Iraqi passport holders need an eVisa for Egypt. You apply and pay online before you travel. If you hold a US visa, Canada, Australia or similar, it can be easier: see below.

Apply on the official site: visa2egypt.gov.eg

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

Easier if you already hold another visa

Iraqi passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa-free instead:

US visa
Canada visa or PR
Australia visa or PR

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

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Egypt at a glance

Capital: Cairo
Currency: Egyptian pound (EGP)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +20
Region: Northern Africa

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Egypt for other passports

IraqeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Northern Africa for Iraqi passport holders

TunisiaVisa-free15 days
AlgeriaVisa required
LibyaVisa required
MoroccoVisa required
SudanVisa required

Common questions

Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Iraqi passport holders need an eVisa for Egypt. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Iraqi citizens stay in Egypt?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Iraqi citizens get a visa on arrival in Egypt?

Not under the standard rules.

Is Egypt easier for Iraqi citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?

Yes. With a qualifying US visa, Canada, Australia, Iraqi citizens get 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.

How many countries can Iraqi citizens visit without a visa?

29 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Iraq passport ranks #91 of 93 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.