Access
On arrival
AStay 30 days
Policy · IraqPassport Atlas
United Arab Emirates passport to Iraq
United Arab Emirates passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Iraq, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Iraq lets 9 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United Arab Emirates is one of them.
- United Arab Emirates passports get “On arrival” at 34 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Iraq passports get “eVisa” in United Arab Emirates.
Nearby passports travelling to Iraq
Open to United Arab Emirates passports near Iraq
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United Arab EmiratesIraq- Typical duration
- 2.2 hours
- From
- DXB · SHJ · AUH
- To
- BGW · BSR · EBL
Airlines Fly Dubai, Air Arabia, Emirates, Etihad Airways
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United Arab Emirates
Country profile
Capital
Abu Dhabi
Population
10.7 million
Area
82,880 km²
Currency
United Arab Emirates dirham AED
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+04:00
Foreign-born
8.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
74%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- South Asian59.4%
- other12.8%
- Emirati11.6%
- Egyptian10.2%
- Filipino6.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Iraq
Country profile
Capital
Baghdad
Population
46.1 million
Area
437,072 km²
Currency
Iraqi dinar IQD
Languages
Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
370,980 · 2024
Migrant share
0.8%
Ethnic groups
- Arab77.5%
- Kurdish17.5%
- other5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+964
Airports
EBL · BGW · NJF · ISU
Highlights
- Babylon
- Erbil Citadel
- Ziggurat of Ur
United Arab Emirates · On arrival
FAQ
Does a United Arab Emirates passport need a visa for Iraq?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Iraq typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Iraq mission.
What about a Iraq passport entering United Arab Emirates?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.