Travellers holding an ordinary Swedish passport must obtain an electronic visa before travelling to federal Iraq. Tourist visas on arrival are no longer issued at federal borders. The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Stockholm confirms that Swedish citizens must secure prior online approval before departure.
Follow these rules based on your destination and travel route:
- Passport validity. Your ordinary Swedish passport must remain valid for at least six months from your date of arrival and contain at least one blank page.
- Federal Iraq travel. For travel to federal destinations such as Baghdad, Basra, or Najaf, submit your application before departure through the official Iraqi Electronic Visa portal. Prepare your passport and a digital photograph with a white background. Pay the required fee online through the secure website. The electronic visa is valid for 30 days for single or multiple entry without visiting an embassy or consulate. Print the approved visa and show it at border control. Keep a confirmed return or onward flight ticket, as airlines can deny boarding without one.
- Kurdistan Region travel. If your visit takes place only within the Kurdistan Region, you can apply through the regional electronic visa system or obtain a visa on arrival at regional entry points like Erbil or Sulaymaniyah. Visas issued by the Kurdistan Regional Government allow travel only inside the Kurdistan Region. They do not permit travel into federal Iraq.
- Consular assistance. Swedish citizens who have Iraqi heritage or who need consular help can contact the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Stockholm. If an error occurs on the electronic form, travellers can contact the Residency Affairs Directorate hotline at 009647721111434. Entry and travel rules are also monitored by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
Checked on 2026-11-04.