Iraq: Travelling

Entry Requirements

Passport and Visa Service: Iraqi Ministry of Interior – Visa section
List of Iraqi embassies abroad

Check IATA Travel Website for visa requirements and health advices.

Airport	Distance	Taxi	Bus	Train	Car Rental
Baghdad International Airport	16 km/10 miles	IQD 55.000/30-40 min	40-50 min	Not available	Available
Basra International Airport	15.4 km/9.5 miles	IQD 7.000-10.000/20.30 min	Not available	Not available	Available
Erbil International Airport	9 km/5.5 miles	IQD 30.000/15-30 min	Not available	Not available	Available

Health Precautions: Vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, hepatitis A, and your yearly flu shot.
Medical facilities in Iraq are limited, hence travellers have to make sure they have an adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment abroad and repatriation.
The temperature in summer months can exceed 50 ºC, which can result in dehydration and serious health problems.
For Further Information on Sanitary Conditions: List of major hospitals, medical centers and clinics located in Iraq
For Further Information on Safety Conditions: U.S. State Department travel information for Iraq

Emergencies

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Time and Time Difference: It is %T:%M %A In Baghdad (GMT+3 in winter and GMT+4 in summer)
Summer Time Period: Iraq does not apply any Daylight Saving Time clock changes.

Time zone

Type of Climate: Iraq has a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The coldest month is January (temperatures ranging from 5°C to 10°C), whereas August is the hottest month with temperatures above 30°. In summer, daily temperatures can be very hot, reaching easily 45°C or more, especially in the Iraqi desert areas.
For further information: Iraqi Meteorological Organization

Climate

Domestic Currency: Iraqi Dinar
ISO Code: IQD
Possible Means of Payment: Payment can be either in cash or through credit card (this payment system has been introduced in 2007). ATMs are accessible all day long.

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