Required vaccinations according to the CDC include routine vaccines (MMR, Tdap, Polio) and recommended vaccines (Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid). COVID-19 vaccinations should be kept up to date, though there's no entry requirement in 2025. Iraq has a unified emergency system 911 available in all governorates supporting 5 languages, and there are dedicated tourist police units in Kurdistan with English-speaking officers. For financial security, carry a mix of US Dollars and Iraqi Dinars, with ATMs available in Kurdistan but limited in Baghdad and scarce in the south. Current exchange rate is approximately 1,310 IQD per USD. Daily budgets range from $30-$50 for budget travel, $70-$120 for mid-range, and $150-$250 for comfortable travel. For more: Iraq Safety: 2025 Travel Guide