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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Ghana citizens need a visa for Iraq?

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Ghana citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Iraq — applied for online before departure.

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Ghana vs Iraq: passport comparison

Ghana

42

visa-free countries

Global rank: #130 · mobility 88

Iraq

8

visa-free countries

Global rank: #196 · mobility 61.1
4

countries both Ghana and Iraq can enter visa-free together

Ghana + Iraq: passport compatibility

72%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Ghana and Iraq travel together — by entry type:

4 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
33 both e-visa / eTA
90 both need a visa
55 access differs

Where Ghana and Iraq can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

✓ Both visa-free (4)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Dominica21 days#70 Haiti90 days#175 Micronesia30 days#89 Seychelles90 days#58

Only Ghana is visa-free (38)

BahamasBangladeshBarbadosBelizeBeninBurkina FasoCape VerdeFijiGambiaGrenadaGuineaGuinea-BissauGuyanaIvory CoastJamaicaKiribatiLiberiaMalawiMaliMauritiusMozambiqueNigerNigeriaPhilippinesRwandaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint Vincent and the GrenadinesSenegalSierra LeoneSingaporeSouth AfricaSwazilandTanzaniaTogoTrinidad and TobagoUgandaVanuatuZimbabwe

Only Iraq is visa-free (4)

IranMalaysiaTunisiaZambia

Where else Ghana goes visa-free

→ BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BangladeshVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 180 days → → BelizeVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → Cape VerdeVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → FijiVisa-free · 120 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Iraq

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Ghana citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Ghana citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Iraq — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Ghana or Iraq?
The Ghana passport is stronger: 42 visa-free countries versus 8. Global rank: Ghana #130, Iraq #196.
Where can Ghana and Iraq citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 4 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Iraq?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Ghana and Iraq?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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