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Iraq visa rules for Botswana passport holders

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The answer

e-Visa needed. Botswana passport holders need an e-Visa before travel to visit Iraq.

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e-Visa
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ONE TIME LIVIN’E-VISA

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Official source

mofa.gov.iqEmbassy of the Republic of Iraq in Ottawa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq)Checked 31 Oct 2026

Those who wish to enter the Republic of Iraq must apply in advance for the electronic visa through the link below, starting from March 1, 2025.

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Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Not needed if born in Iraq.
  • Register for a Ministry of Health medical screening if staying more than 15 days.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

The visa applicant's passport must be valid for a minimum of six months.

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Iraq passport holders need to visit Botswana.

Iraq passport Botswana

e-Visa

Fee
BWP 300.00

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Visa-free nearby

Other places Botswana passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Baghdad, nearest first.

  1. GeorgiaTbilisi, about 930 km from BaghdadVisa-free · 12 months

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