The official website for applying for an electronic visa to Federal Iraq is the Iraqi Electronic Visa Portal. This platform is administered by the Ministry of Interior Directorate of Civil Status, Passports and Residency, Directorate of Residency Affairs. Iraqi diplomatic missions, including the Iraqi Embassy in London, instruct foreign passport holders to submit their applications directly through this portal.
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Official domain and scam prevention. The official federal portal operates on the national top level domain at evisa.iq. Third party intermediary websites often mimic official government portals, collect personal records, and add extra fees. Always confirm that your web browser address points to evisa.iq before entering passport data or credit card numbers.
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Distinction for the Kurdistan Region. The federal portal covers entry to Federal Iraq, including Baghdad, Basra, and Najaf. If your journey is limited to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, you must apply through the separate regional portal operated by the Kurdistan Regional Government at visit.gov.krd, as confirmed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. The two governments run separate immigration platforms and do not share application records.
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Required documents on the form. The official portal states that you need a valid passport and a digital photo with a white background to apply. You also need an electronic payment method to pay the visa fee online.
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Supporting travel documents. Depending on your nationality, you may need supporting travel records. Airlines verify onward travel, so carry a return flight ticket or onward booking out of Iraq to prevent denied boarding. Hotel reservations or host contact information can also help if requested during review. Do not invent or guess form values. Follow only the explicit instructions shown on the official screen.