eVisaGuides · Rule changes for Iraqi Kurdistan https://evisaguides.com/destination/iraq-kurdistan/ Every change to the entry rules for Iraqi Kurdistan on eVisaGuides, with the reason. en Kurdistan Region: approval routes and visitor fees https://evisaguides.com/updates/#research-iraq-kurdistan-2026-10-06 evisaguides-research-iraq-kurdistan-2026-10-06-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Source review Kurdistan Region: the online Visit fee includes a transaction charge and the normal stay is 30 days. Turkish and several Gulf passports should obtain prior approval because official eligibility lists differ. Airport restrictions now appear separately for affected African and Asian passports. The effective date of these differing eligibility statements is unconfirmed. Last checked: 2026-10-06 No new effective date recorded This is a review of information; it does not itself establish a rule change. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Emiratis: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/uae-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-ae-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Australians: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/australia-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-au-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Bahrainis: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/bahrain-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-bh-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Brazilians: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/brazil-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-br-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Canadians: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/canada-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-ca-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Chinese Citizens: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/china-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-cn-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Germans: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/germany-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-de-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for most passports: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/destination/iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-default-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Algerians: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/algeria-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-dz-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Spanish Citizens: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/spain-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-es-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for French Citizens: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/france-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-fr-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for British Citizens: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/united-kingdom-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-gb-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Ghanaians: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/ghana-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-gh-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Indonesians: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/indonesia-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-id-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Indians: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/india-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-in-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Iranians: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/iran-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-ir-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Italians: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/italy-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-it-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Jordanians: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/jordan-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-jo-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Japanese Citizens: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/japan-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-jp-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for South Koreans: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/south-korea-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-kr-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Kuwaitis: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/kuwait-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-kw-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Kazakhstanis: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/kazakhstan-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-kz-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Lebanese Citizens: No visa needed → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/lebanon-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-lb-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Sri Lankans: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/sri-lanka-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-lk-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Moroccans: Embassy visa needed → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/morocco-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-ma-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Mexicans: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/mexico-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-mx-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Malaysians: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/malaysia-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-my-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Nepalis: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/nepal-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-np-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for New Zealanders: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/new-zealand-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-nz-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Omanis: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/oman-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-om-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Filipinos: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/philippines-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-ph-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Pakistanis: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/pakistan-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-pk-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Qataris: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/qatar-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-qa-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Russians: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/russia-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-ru-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Saudis: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/saudi-arabia-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-sa-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Singaporeans: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/singapore-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-sg-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Thais: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/thailand-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-th-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Tunisians: Embassy visa needed → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/tunisia-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-tn-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Turkish Citizens: No visa needed → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/turkey-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-tr-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Tanzanians: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/tanzania-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-tz-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Ukrainians: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/ukraine-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-ua-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Americans: eVisa (apply online) → eVisa or visa on arrival https://evisaguides.com/visa/united-states-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-us-2026-10-06-evisa_or_voa-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Uzbekistanis: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/uzbekistan-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-uz-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Vietnamese Citizens: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/vietnam-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-vn-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for South Africans: eVisa (apply online) → Prior approval needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/south-africa-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-za-2026-10-06-approval-en Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Checked against official sources Checked against official sources Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Emiratis: No visa needed → eVisa (apply online) https://evisaguides.com/visa/uae-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-ae-2026-10-05-evisa-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Bahrainis: No visa needed → eVisa (apply online) https://evisaguides.com/visa/bahrain-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-bh-2026-10-05-evisa-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Egyptians: No visa needed → Embassy visa needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/egypt-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-eg-2026-10-05-embassy-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Iraqis: eVisa (apply online) → Your own country https://evisaguides.com/visa/iraq-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-iq-2026-10-05-own_country-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT Citizens enter their own country Citizens enter their own country Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Jordanians: No visa needed → eVisa (apply online) https://evisaguides.com/visa/jordan-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-jo-2026-10-05-evisa-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Kuwaitis: No visa needed → eVisa (apply online) https://evisaguides.com/visa/kuwait-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-kw-2026-10-05-evisa-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Moroccans: No visa needed → Embassy visa needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/morocco-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-ma-2026-10-05-embassy-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Omanis: No visa needed → eVisa (apply online) https://evisaguides.com/visa/oman-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-om-2026-10-05-evisa-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Qataris: No visa needed → eVisa (apply online) https://evisaguides.com/visa/qatar-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-qa-2026-10-05-evisa-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Saudis: No visa needed → eVisa (apply online) https://evisaguides.com/visa/saudi-arabia-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-sa-2026-10-05-evisa-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date. Recorded rule update: Iraqi Kurdistan for Tunisians: No visa needed → Embassy visa needed https://evisaguides.com/visa/tunisia-to-iraq-kurdistan/ evisaguides-rule-iraq-kurdistan-tn-2026-10-05-embassy-en Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review A visa-free claim did not hold up in our review Date refers to the record update, not a confirmed effective date.