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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Iraq citizens need a visa for Turkey?

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Iraq citizens need a visa to enter Turkey. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Iraq vs Turkey: passport comparison

Iraq

8

visa-free countries

Global rank: #196 · mobility 61.1

Turkey

70

visa-free countries

Global rank: #94 · mobility 122.7
7

countries both Iraq and Turkey can enter visa-free together

Iraq + Turkey: passport compatibility

55%

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

Where Iraq and Turkey travel together — by entry type:

7 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
24 both e-visa / eTA
59 both need a visa
89 access differs

Where Iraq and Turkey 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 (7)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Iraq is visa-free (1)

How the entry rule changed: Iraq → Turkey

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Iraq → Turkey rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2passports gained easier entry to Turkey
0passports saw Turkey tighten its rules
1rule changes for the Iraq passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Turkey: good to know

Ankara

Capital

Turkish Lira (TRY)

Currency

Turkey Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+90

Calling code

C, F

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Iraq goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Turkey

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

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Iraq citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Iraq citizens need a visa to enter Turkey. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Iraq or Turkey?
The Turkey passport is stronger: 70 visa-free countries versus 8. Global rank: Iraq #196, Turkey #94.
Where can Iraq and Turkey citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 7 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Turkey?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Iraq and Turkey?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Iraq passport ranking

Where else the Iraq passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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