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Iraq visa requirements for Saudi Arabia citizens (2026)

Visa on arrival. Saudi Arabia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iraq. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

Visa on arrival, no advance application needed.

VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated

Iraq entry requirements for Saudi Arabia citizens

Requirement
Visa on arrival
Allowed stay
Per visa terms

What to bring to Iraq

  • Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page
  • Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which)
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Hotel booking or host address
  • Passport photo (some border posts ask for one)

Easier alternatives for Saudi Arabia passport holders

Popular destinations with simpler entry for the Saudi Arabia passport than Iraq, easiest first. Only rules we have verified against an official source are listed.

DestinationRequirementStay
ChinaVisa-free30 days
ThailandVisa-free30 days

Iraq at a glance for travellers

  • 9 of 198 passports can enter Iraq without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
  • The Saudi Arabia passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 79 destinations in our dataset.

Sources and last checked

WhatOfficial sourceChecked
Requirement & allowed stayOpen passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026)17 Feb 2026
Official portalIraq e-Visa23 Oct 2026
Independent official overviewUK FCDO, Iraq entry requirements22 Oct 2026

The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Saudi Arabia citizens need a visa for Iraq?

Saudi Arabia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iraq. No advance application is needed, but bring the fee and your onward ticket.

What documents do Saudi Arabia passport holders need for Iraq?

Passport valid 6+ months with at least one blank page; Visa-on-arrival fee (cash in USD/EUR or card, check which); Return or onward ticket; Hotel booking or host address; Passport photo (some border posts ask for one).

Do Saudi Arabia passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Iraq?

No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. The visa is issued at the border on arrival.