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Puerto RicoIraq: e-Visa

Puerto RicoIraq

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Iraq?

e-Visa

Yes. United States passport holders need a visa for Iraq, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Puerto Rico does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a United States passport. See the United States passport.

Source: mofa.gov.iq (checked September 4, 2026).

    Requiremente-Visa
    Maximum stayLength of stay varies
    ScopeTourism, ordinary passport
    Action before travelYes, arrange in advance
    Data as of2026-10-19
    Distance10,676 km, straight line (~13h 4m nonstop)
    Visa-free access to Iraq8 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Iraq passport holders visiting Puerto Rico: Visa required.

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Frequently asked questions

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Iraq?

Yes. United States passport holders need a visa for Iraq, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How far is Iraq from Puerto Rico?

About 10,676 km in a straight line, roughly ~13h 4m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Iraq?

Iraqi dinar (IQD).

What is the emergency number in Iraq?

104 / 115 / 122 / 911.

What time zone is Iraq in?

Baghdad (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Baghdad?

Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW), about 17 km away.

How many countries can enter Iraq without a visa?

8 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Iraq visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can United States passport holders visit without a visa instead of Iraq?

Kuwait, Syria, Armenia, Jordan, Lebanon, Israel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.