No. A US visa or a US permanent resident green card does not change your visa eligibility for Iraq. Iraqi immigration authorities determine visa requirements based on your passport citizenship, travel document type, destination jurisdiction, entry point, and purpose of travel. Iraq enforces sovereign border rules. It does not adopt visa exemptions from the United States or other third countries.
Review these practical factors before you travel:
- Travel document and citizenship. Your eligibility depends entirely on the nationality of your ordinary passport. A US lawful permanent resident card, a US work visa, or a US tourist visa does not grant visa-free entry or electronic visa access if your passport nationality is not eligible.
- Special travel documents. If you travel with a US refugee travel document, a re-entry permit, or an emergency certificate, you cannot use the online portal. You must apply for a visa through an Iraqi embassy or consulate.
- Destination jurisdiction. Entry requirements depend on your destination. Federal Iraq entry uses the official Iraqi Electronic Visa Portal. Travel restricted to the Kurdistan Region operates under separate regional rules. Visas issued for the Kurdistan Region are valid only inside that region.
- Purpose of travel. Electronic visas cover short tourist visits. Other purposes such as employment, official government business, or journalism require specific consular visas approved in advance.
- Where to apply. A US visa or green card does not waive visa requirements, but lawful residence in the United States allows you to submit your application to the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C. or the competent regional consulate if your nationality requires an embassy visa. Allow approximately 15 business days for consular processing. Your passport must remain valid for at least six months from the submission date.
Checked on 2026-10-07.