China Visa for Iraqis

Iraqi travellers need a visa to enter China (tourist L or business M for traders). Apply via the Chinese visa centre with biometrics — apply early; we arrange your flights on RideFly.

Price and processing time

In possession of an official invitation from China

• Price: 393,000 IQD per traveller — same price for adults, children and infants
• Processing time: 20 working days
• Permitted stay: 30 days
• If rejected: the fee is not refunded

Pre-Entry

• Price: 1,600,000 IQD per traveller — same price for adults, children and infants
• Processing time: 60 working days
• Permitted stay: 30 days
• If rejected: the fee is not refunded
• Validity: 60 days from the date of issue.
• Permitted stay: 30 days in China.

Without Prior Entry

• Price: 2,100,000 IQD per traveller — same price for adults, children and infants
• Processing time: 40 working days
• Permitted stay: 30 days
• If rejected: the fee is not refunded
• Permitted stay: 30 days.

What we need from you

• Personal Photo ( high quality scan )
• Passport scan
• Nationality ID

Visa requirements

• Passport valid 6+ months
• Form & photos
• Flight & hotel booking or business invitation
• Biometrics at the visa centre
• Bank statement

Tips

• For traders: a business (M) visa with an invitation.
• Apply early before trade fairs.
• Install apps that work inside China.

Flights from Iraq to China

• Baghdad – Beijing flights — 11+ hours (via transit) · transit flights · Qatar/Emirates, Turkish Airlines (transit)
• Baghdad – Guangzhou flights — 11+ hours (via transit) · transit flights · Qatar/Emirates, Turkish Airlines (transit)

Cities in China

• Beijing — Beijing, China's capital and historic-political centre, is a destination for business and historical tourism with its Great Wall, palaces and temples.
• Guangzhou — Guangzhou in southern China, the capital of trade and fairs (the Canton Fair), is a key Iraqi destination for business, importing goods and trade.

Related guides

• Trade Travel to China & Guangzhou from Iraq 2026

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