Iraq visa for South Korean citizens

For Iraqi passport holders planning a visit to South Korea, obtaining a visa is a necessary step, with over 18 diverse categories available, from short-term tourist stays to longer-term student or work permits. While the specific visa fee can vary, budgeting for this essential document is part of your travel planning. Navigating the approximately 6,500-kilometer journey will likely involve connecting flights, and understanding the considerable 8-hour time difference between Baghdad and Seoul is crucial for coordinating your arrival and initial contacts.

eVisa· verified 2026-05-27
Federal Iraq eVisa
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Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Funds proof
Required

Visa options

TouristVisit or Tourism Visa
30d$30valid 3mo
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TouristVisit Visa (Religious Visit)
30d$30valid 1mo
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BusinessVisit Visa (Businessmen and Investors)
30d$40valid 3mo
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OtherNormal Visa
90d$40valid 3mo
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TransitTransit Visa
7dvalid 3mo
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TransitNon-stop Transit Visa
0dvalid 3mo
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OtherUrgent Visa (Border Visa)
OtherMulti-Visa (3 months)
$100multiple-entryvalid 3mo
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OtherMulti-Visa (6 months)
$100multiple-entryvalid 6mo
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OtherMulti-Visa (1 year)
$100multiple-entryvalid 1y
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OtherElectronic Visa (Federal Iraq eVisa, single entry)
30dvalid 1mo
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OtherElectronic Visa (Federal Iraq eVisa, multiple entries)
30dmultiple-entryvalid 1mo
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OtherEntry Visa Exemption (Iran, Lebanon, Malaysia, Turkey – ordinary passports)
30d$0
WorkResidence / Work Permit (Temporary Residence for Employment)
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherVisa Waiver for Persons Born in Iraq (Foreign Passport Holders)
$0
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TouristVisit or Tourism Visa
30d$30valid 3mo
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OtherNormal Visa
90d$40
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TransitTransit Visa
7d
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TransitNon-stop Transit Visa
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OtherUrgent Visa
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OtherMulti-Visa
$100
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Travel banned since 2007. Penalties for entry since Aug 2007.

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