Do I need a visa to South Korea?
For Iraqi citizens · ordinary passports, short visits · data updated February 2026
eVisa required
Apply online before you travel
Yes — Iraqi citizens need a visa for South Korea, but you can normally get it online as an eVisa without visiting an embassy. Apply before you book non-refundable travel.
| Passport | Iraq |
|---|---|
| Destination | South Korea |
| Requirement | eVisa |
| Allowed stay | — |
| Data updated | February 2026 |
What this means
An eVisa is a real visa issued electronically: you apply on the destination's official portal, upload documents, pay the fee, and receive an approval to print or carry digitally. Processing ranges from minutes to a couple of weeks depending on the country — don't leave it to the last day.
Use the official government portal only. Search results for eVisas are full of unofficial agents charging several times the government fee; the official source for this destination is linked below when we have verified it.
Before you travel
- Passport validity: many countries require your passport to be valid 3–6 months beyond your stay, with at least one blank page.
- Apply on the official government portal only, and carry a printed or offline copy of the approval.
- These rules cover short tourist/business visits on an ordinary passport. Work, study, residence, journalism, and diplomatic travel follow different rules.
- Connecting through another country? Check that country's transit rules separately.
Confirm with the official source
Before booking, verify the current rules on the official portal: K-ETA (Korea Electronic Travel Authorization).
Context worth knowing
The Iraq passport can currently reach 29 of 198 destinations with no pre-arranged visa (no visa, visa on arrival, or an online travel authorization) — ranking #95 worldwide by that measure. See everywhere Iraqi citizens can travel.
South Korea, in turn, admits 62 nationalities visa-free, 48 with a travel authorization, and offers eVisas to 88 and visas on arrival to 0; 0 need a full visa. See South Korea's rules for every nationality.
Going the other way? For South Korean citizens visiting Iraq: evisa required — details for the reverse route.
Quick answers
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Yes — Iraqi citizens need a visa for South Korea, but you can normally get it online as an eVisa without visiting an embassy. Apply before you book non-refundable travel.
How do Iraqi citizens get an eVisa for South Korea?
Apply on the destination's official eVisa portal before travel: submit the form and documents, pay the fee, and receive the approval electronically. Apply early — processing can take days to weeks.
Can I work or study in South Korea with this?
No. Everything on this page describes short tourist or business visits. Employment, study, residence, and journalism require the appropriate visa or permit arranged in advance, whatever your nationality.
Where do I confirm the current rules?
With South Korea's embassy or consulate, or its official immigration website. Our data was last updated February 2026 and rules change without notice.
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Before you rely on this
This page is general information, not legal advice, and doineedavisa.to is not a government agency. Visa and entry rules change without notice and can differ with your travel purpose, travel history, dual citizenship, residence permits, or documents like diplomatic passports. Confirm the current rules with the destination's embassy, consulate, or official immigration website before booking travel.