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Iraq passport to Switzerland
Iraq passport holders need a visa for Switzerland, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Switzerland lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Iraq is not one of them.
- Iraq passports get “Visa required” at 112 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Switzerland passports get “eVisa” in Iraq.
Nearby passports travelling to Switzerland
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 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
Connection likely
IraqSwitzerland- Typical duration
- 6.5 hours
- From
- EBL · BGW · NJF
- To
- ZRH · GVA · BRN
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 10.5 hours
Qatar · 9.9 hours
Türkiye · 6.6 hours
Duration 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.
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.
Switzerland
Country profile
Capital
Bern
Population
9.1 million
Area
41,290 km²
Currency
Swiss franc CHF
Languages
French, Italian, Swiss German
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
2.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
31.1%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- Swiss69.2%
- other16.7%
- German4.2%
- Italian3.2%
- Portuguese2.5%
- French2.1%
- Other2.1%
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.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type J
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 117 · Ambulance 144
Dialing code
+41
Airports
ZRH · GVA · BRN · ACH
Highlights
- Matterhorn
- Jungfrau
- Chapel Bridge
- Old City of Bern
Iraq · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Iraq passport need a visa for Switzerland?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Switzerland immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Switzerland typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Switzerland mission.
What about a Switzerland passport entering Iraq?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Switzerland as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination. Visa-exempt passports use the EES entry/exit system. ETIAS will apply on the EU timetable — confirm whether your passport is in scope before travel.