Tourist visa
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25 Jun 2019
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Tourist Visa from Nigeria to Iraq
- A tourist visa is required to travel to Iraq for sightseeing or visit.
- All visitors to Iraq must carry a valid passport.
- Visa applicants intending to visit a friend or family need to submit an invitation letter from a family member or host living in Iraq. This letter should clearly state the address and contact details of the host, as well as your relationship with them.
- During the visa application, you will need to provide proof of sufficient funds to last the duration of your stay.
- You are advised to exit the country before your visa expires and present documents that show you have the intention to do so.
- This visa does not serve study purposes. You cannot be enrolled in any of the institutions of learning in the country.
- Tourist travelers need to be reminded that some regions are dangerous, such as Mosul, and should be avoided.
- There are no visa exemptions for Iraq, but 8 nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival at Al Najaf International Airport. Nigeria is not among them.
- It is a well-known fact that most tourists travel to Iraq to visit Kurdistan, which is why the region is visa-free for some nationalities.
- You are required to appear in person at the embassy for your visa application.
- Iraqi authorities issue Weapon Authority Cards (WAC) to travelers traveling t o the country with weapons.
