✈️ Iraqi passport holders must have an approved UAE visa before flying. There is no visa free entry and no visa on arrival, and airlines will refuse to board you at Baghdad, Erbil or Basra without one. The application is entirely online and usually takes 3 to 5 business days.
💡 The visa is valid for 60 days from the issue date, so you must enter within that window. Your stay (14, 30 or 60 days) only starts counting from the day you actually arrive. All fees are non refundable, approved or refused.
Visa on arrival? No, and you need it before you board.
How long? Usually 3 to 5 business days.
Should I book flights first? No, wait for approval. The fees do not come back.
Can I extend? Yes, 30 extra days for AED 630 from outside or AED 1,130 from inside the UAE.
Refund if refused? No, every UAE visa fee is non refundable.
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📌 Last updated: May 2026. Fees and rules can change, so always check the official source before you apply.
No. Iraqi passport holders need an approved visa before travelling, and the airline will not let you board without one.
Better not. UAE visa fees are non refundable, so wait for approval and book afterwards.
ICP is the federal portal covering Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. GDRFA handles visas issued in Dubai.
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