South Sudan passport → Iraq

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Visa required in advance

South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Iraq, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as eVisa.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Iraq at a glance

Capital: Baghdad
Currency: Iraqi dinar (IQD)
Languages: Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Calling code: +964
Region: Western Asia

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Iraq for other passports

South SudanVisa required
IndiaeVisa
United StateseVisa
United KingdomeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Western Asia for South Sudanese passport holders

PalestineVisa-free
BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa
United Arab EmirateseVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
AzerbaijanVisa required
CyprusVisa required

Common questions

Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Iraq?

South Sudanese passport holders need a visa for Iraq, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can South Sudanese citizens stay in Iraq?

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

Can South Sudanese citizens get a visa on arrival in Iraq?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South Sudanese citizens visit without a visa?

42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Sudan passport ranks #84 of 94 (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.