Iran Visa for Iraqis

Guide to the Iran visa for Iraqi travellers to Tehran and Mashhad: requirements, processing and ziyarah tips, with booking on RideFly.

Iraqi travellers usually need a visa to enter Iran for ziyarah, tourism or medical care. Prepare your documents and book flights on RideFly.

Requirements

Processing varies by visa type and season (longer in pilgrimage seasons) — apply early and check the current official conditions.

Baghdad – Tehran flights — about 1 hour 45 minutes · direct flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air
Najaf – Mashhad flights — about 1 hour 45 minutes · multiple flights · Iraqi Airways, Mahan Air, Iran Air

Tehran — Tehran, Iran's capital and largest city, is a key hub for Iraqi travellers for ziyarah, tourism, medical care and shopping, and a gateway to pilgrimage cities like Mashhad and Qom.
Mashhad — Mashhad is the city of the shrine of Imam Ali al-Ridha (a), receiving millions of Iraqi pilgrims yearly, with several flights from Najaf.

Yes, a visa is usually required — check current official conditions.

Usually not — carry enough cash.

Processing varies by visa type and season (longer in pilgrimage seasons) — apply early and check the current official conditions.

Passport valid 6+ months, Recent personal photo, Flight & hotel reservation, Stay details and travel purpose.

Search on RideFly — routes such as Baghdad – Tehran, Najaf – Mashhad with live fares in Iraqi dinar.