IraqIndia
Iraqi passport · policy checked 5 Jul 2026
Visa required
Apply before you travel.
180
days
on a tourist visa
25
USD · visa fee
3-5
days
processing time
VFS
visa application centre
How Iraqi citizens apply for a India visa
- Lodge your application at a VFS Global visa application centre, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
India admits Iraqi citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document:
Visa-free
OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) card grants a lifelong multiple-entry visa for entry into India for any purpose.
mha.gov.in ↗India visa cost for Iraqi citizens
USD 25
e-Tourist Visa (30 days, double entry)
Lodged through VFS Global, whose service fee applies on top and varies by centre.
e-Tourist Visa (30 days, double entry)
30 days
USD 25
e-Tourist Visa (1 year, multiple entry)
1 year, max 180 days stay per calendar year
USD 40
e-Tourist Visa (5 years, multiple entry)
5 years, max 180 days stay per calendar year
USD 200
e-Business Visa (1 year, multiple entry)
1 year, max 180 days continuous stay
USD 120
e-Medical / e-Medical Attendant Visa
1 year (60-day triple-entry stays)
USD 80
Regular (sticker) Tourist Visa - embassy issued
varies by nationality (up to 10 years for US nationals)
not published
India visa types for Iraqi citizens
e-Tourist Visa (eTV)Touristdocuments
30 daysmultiple entry3-5d processingvalid 365donline
Tourism, short-term recreation, casual visit to meet friends/family
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of visa application with two blank pages)
- Two recent Passport size photographs with white background
- Applicable Visa Fee
- Copy of Iraqi national ID. Non Iraqi passport holders need to provide a copy of their recent Iraq visa/visa extension page.
- Proof of confirmation of hotel accommodation in India
- Proof of availability of funds/bank statement for the duration of stay in India.
- Confirmed return tickets
- A letter from Employer/Sponsor or 3 months bank statement.
- In case of minors, documents from both parents may be submitted
- Valid exit - entry copy for non-Iraqi
- Applicants who are not resident in Iraq are required to fill in the PERSONAL PARTICULARS FORM available at the end of these instructions in addition to the Visa application form.
- NOTE:
indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗ (indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗)
Tourist Visa is non-extendable, non-convertible and there should be a gap of 2 months between two successive visits to India.
Available to nationals of 174 countries. e-Tourist Visa (e-T1V) issued in three multiple-entry, non-extendable/non-convertible durations: 30-day (fee USD 10 for Apr-Jun arrivals, USD 25 for Jul-Mar arrivals, most nationalities), 1-year (fee USD 40 most nationalities, max 180 days' stay per calendar year), and 5-year (fee USD 200 most nationalities, higher for some e.g. USD 484 UK/Gibraltar/Guernsey/Isle of Man/Jersey, USD 160 USA; max 180 days' stay per calendar year). A separate 6-month e-Tourist Visa (e-T2V) is also available - see 'e-Tourist Visa 6-month (e-T2 V)' entry. Cannot be extended or converted in India; only for approved airports and seaports. CORRECTED July 2026: entries field and fee tiers updated - the live official country-wise fee schedule (indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/images/Etourist_fee_final.pdf) confirms 'Multiple Entry' (not double) for the 30-day variant, and shows USD 10/25/40/200 tiers rather than the previously recorded USD 10/25/80.
Official page ↗e-Tourist Visa 6-month (e-T2 V)Tourist
180 daysmultiple entry3-5d processingvalid 180donline
Tourism and recreation, six-month online e-Visa variant
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Confirmed live on the official e-Visa portal (July 2026): a fourth e-Tourist Visa duration variant (e-T2V) - 6 months from date of grant of ETA, multiple entry - alongside the 30-day/1-year/5-year e-T1V variants captured in the main 'e-Tourist Visa (eTV)' entry. Fee not separately published in the official country-wise e-Tourist fee schedule checked (Etourist_fee_final.pdf).
Official page ↗Paper Tourist Visa (Type T)Tourist
180 daysmultiple entry3-7d processingvalid 180d
Tourism, family/friend visits, yoga, short courses
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Issued by Indian embassies/high commissions/consulates for stays up to 6 months. Multiple-entry 6-month visa most common. Longer durations (1/5/10 years) available for select nationalities. Requires in-person appointment or drop-off at VFS/BLS center.
Official page ↗e-Business VisaBusinessdocuments
180 daysmultiple entry3-5d processingvalid 365donline
Business meetings, trade fairs, establishing industrial/business ventures, purchase/sale of goods
- A letter of invitation from business establishment in India
- Registration certificate of Indian firm/company (certificate of incorporation)
- Registration letter of Iraqi company (from local chamber of commerce)
- Proof of financial standing (latest Bank Statement)
- Duly completed Online Application Form
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of visa application with two blank pages)
- Copy of Passport
- Applicable Visa Fee
- National Identity card of the applicant (proof of residence)
Available for eligible nationalities. Multiple-entry, up to 180 days per visit within 1-year validity. For business activities only; paid employment in India is not permitted.
Official page ↗Conference/ Seminar VisaBusinessdocuments
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of with two blank pages)
- National address printout
- To and fro confirmed tickets
- Invitation letter from sponsor to attend the conference/ seminar
- Political and Security clearance of the event issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India
- Applicable Visa Fee
Conference Visa (B-5 / e-Conference)Business
30 daysmultiple entry3-5d processingvalid 30donline
Attending international conferences, seminars or workshops organised by Indian government bodies or accredited organisations
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Bureau of Immigration business sub-category B-5. Issued as an e-Conference Visa (e-B5V: multiple entry, valid 30 days from date of arrival, per the live e-Visa portal - CORRECTED July 2026 from previously recorded single entry) or as a regular B-5 Conference Visa at Indian missions. Requires an invitation from the event organiser plus political clearance from the Ministry of External Affairs and event clearance from the Ministry of Home Affairs; organisers must upload event details at conference.mha.gov.in. Fee is nationality-specific.
Official page ↗Film Visa (B-6)Business
multiple entry3-5d processingvalid 365donline
Foreign nationals shooting feature films, reality TV or web shows/series, or doing location recce in India
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Bureau of Immigration business sub-category B-6. CORRECTED July 2026: now confirmed available on the e-Visa platform as e-Business Visa (e-B6V) - one year (365 days) from date of grant of ETA, multiple entry - in addition to the regular B-6 route at Indian missions. Requires prior clearance from the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and the Ministry of External Affairs. Fee is nationality-specific.
Official page ↗Transit Visa (TR)Transitdocuments
3 dayssingle entryvalid 15d
Travelling through India in direct transit to a destination outside India
- Duly completed Online Application Form
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of visa application with two blank pages)
- Applicable visa fee
- Copy of confirmed tickets of onward journey from India.
- For Seamen - Recommendation and invitation letters from the shipping companies in Iraq/India stating details of 'joining' the concerned vessel.
Granted solely to transit India to an onward destination. Ordinarily valid for a single journey with entry within 15 days of issue; stay must not exceed 3 days per visit, and validity cannot exceed that of the visa for the country of ultimate destination. Not required for direct air transit if the traveller stays within the airport precincts for up to 24 hours. Fee is nationality-specific (reciprocity based).
Official page ↗e-Transit Visa (e-TR V)Transit
30 daysmultiple entry3-5d processingvalid 30donline
Online e-Visa route for travelling through India in direct transit to a destination outside India
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Confirmed live on the official e-Visa portal (July 2026) as one of eight admissible e-Visa categories: 30 days from date of grant of ETA, multiple entry. Distinct from the paper Transit Visa (TR) issued at Indian missions/BOI, which is single-entry, valid for one journey within 15 days of issue, and caps the actual stay at 3 days per visit.
Official page ↗e-Medical VisaMedicaldocuments
multiple entry3-5d processingvalid 365donline
Medical treatment at recognized Indian hospitals
- It is mandatory to obtain a medical visa for the patient and his/her companion through the office licensed by the Indian Embassy in Baghdad or the Consulate General of India in Erbil for the Kurdistan Region, as it is the legal visa that allows its holder to receive treatment in India.
- The medical visa can be extended by the Department of Immigration of India provided that there are reasons for continuing treatment from the approved hospitals.
- The Indian tourist visa is not extendable under any circumstances and it is necessary to leave before the expiry of its validity period in order to avoid travel bans and financial penalties.
- It is preferable to communicate directly with accredited hospitals and specialized doctors through their websites or visit them directly without an intermediary. Hospitals and doctors must also be assured not to include any intermediary in their records and send recent medical reports of the patient in English directly to the hospital for review.
- Make sure to obtain an official letter and an invitation from the hospital stating its consent to receive the patient, an initial determination of the treatment plan, expected duration, and estimated costs, and to include that invitation for the procedures for obtaining a medical visa.
- Beware of dealing with intermediaries such as medical coordination offices that are not licensed by the Indian Ministry of Health, taxi owners, translators, medical treatment brokers and others, in order to avoid those parties getting a financial commission of the amount of the treatment bill.
- Beware of people who promote hospitals, clinics and medical clinics through social media and internet sites.
- Do not transfer money to intermediaries and unknown persons.
- Ensure that the prescription is carried upon departure and check the expiration date of the medicines.
The Indian Embassy wishes safety and recovery for all, stressing the importance and need to adhere to the above-mentioned guidelines.
CORRECTED July 2026: the e-Medical Visa terms confirmed live on the official e-Visa portal are now one year (365 days) from date of arrival, multiple entry (e-M1V for general treatment; a parallel e-M3V variant covers Ayush-system treatment) - materially different from this record's prior '60 days, triple-entry' terms, which the current portal no longer shows. Requires a letter from a recognized Indian hospital confirming treatment. Fee is nationality-specific per the official country-wise schedule (indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/images/eTV_revised_fee_final.pdf): USD 0 for several nationalities, USD 25 Japan/Sri Lanka, USD 80 for most nationalities (used here as the representative figure), USD 85 Ukraine, USD 100 USA, USD 120 Russia, USD 129 UK/Gibraltar/Guernsey/Isle of Man/Jersey. Up to 2 attendants may apply for the e-Medical Attendant Visa simultaneously.
Official page ↗e-Medical Attendant Visa (M-2)Medical
60 daysmultiple entry3-5d processingvalid 60donline
Family members or attendants accompanying a patient travelling to India for medical treatment
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Companion visa to the (e-)Medical Visa; a maximum of two attendants per patient may hold it, and it is co-terminus with the same patient's medical visa. CORRECTED July 2026: entries confirmed as 'Multiple' on the live e-Visa portal (e-M2V, for attendants of e-M1V patients; e-M4V is the parallel attendant visa for e-M3V/Ayush patients) rather than the previously recorded 'triple entry' (which is also not a valid value in this catalog's entries schema). 60-day validity from date of arrival confirmed unchanged. Fee is nationality-specific per the official country-wise schedule, mirroring the e-Medical Visa fee table (USD 0-129 depending on nationality; USD 80 used here as the representative figure for most nationalities).
Official page ↗Entry Visa (X / X-1)Familydocuments
multiple entry
Persons of Indian origin and foreign spouses/children of Indian citizens, PIO or OCI cardholders
Checklist filed by the visa centre as “Entry Visa”
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of visa application with two blank pages)
- Applicable visa fee
- Copy of Passport
- Registration/Naturalization certificate of current nationality002E
- To and fro confirmed tickets
- Letter of employment
- Copy of the previous expired/canceled Indian Passport and Surrender Certificate or Deemed Surrender Certificate. If the applicant had never held Indian passport, copy of last held Indian passport and surrender/deemed surrender certificate of parents or OCI/PIO card of parents along with birth certificate of applicant is required.
- Spouses of Indian national or of Indian origin, legalized/ apostilled marriage certificate is required
- In case of minor having foreign passport, copies of both parents are required.
- Foreigners who are married to Indian Nationals are required to submit copy of Indian Passport of spouse along with a copy of marriage certificate
- Valid exit - entry copy for non-Iraqi
- Invitation from Concerned Sports Association/Authority in India
- Recommedation letter from Concerned Sports Association in Iraq
- Approval from the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports of Government of India.
indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗ (indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗)
Indians who have acquired foreign nationality must surrender their Indian passports and obtain Surrender Certificate/Deemed Surrender Certificate from the Passport Section of Embassy of India, Baghdad
IN CASE OF ENTRY VISA FOR SPORTS PERSONS
Bureau of Immigration Miscellaneous Visa (X) main category, sub-category X-1: for persons of Indian origin and the foreign spouse and foreign children of an Indian citizen/PIO/OCI cardholder who are not themselves registered as OCI. Commonly granted multiple-entry for up to five years and extendable in India through the FRRO. Applied at an Indian mission; fee is nationality-specific.
Official page ↗e-Family Visa (e-SX V)Family
multiple entry3-5d processingvalid 365donline
Dependents (spouse and children) of a foreign national already holding a long-term Indian e-Visa, applied for entirely online
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Confirmed live on the official e-Visa portal (July 2026) as one of eight admissible e-Visa categories. One-year (365-day) validity from date of grant of ETA, multiple entry. Distinct from the paper Family Visa (F) issued at Indian missions for dependents of long-term Employment/Business/Student visa holders, which runs co-terminus with the principal's visa instead of a fixed one-year cap.
Official page ↗Family Visa (F)Family
multiple entry
Dependents (spouse and children) of foreign nationals holding a long-term Indian visa
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Bureau of Immigration Family Visa (F) main category, for dependents of foreign nationals holding a long-term Indian visa (Employment, Business, Student, etc.), other than dependents of Diplomatic/Official visa holders. Co-terminus with the principal visa holder's visa. Applied at an Indian mission; fee is nationality-specific.
Official page ↗Student Visa (Type S)Studentdocuments
multiple entry5-14d processing
Full-time study at Indian educational institutions
Existing Students:
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of visa application with two blank pages)
- Passport Copy
- Two recent Passport size photographs. Please See Photograph Requirements Document)
- Duly completed Online Application Form
- Applicable Visa Fee
- Regular or Provisional admission letter in original from a recognized educational institution in India.
- A letter of financial support from parent / guardian along with a bank guarantee worth USD 5,000 (US Dollar Five Thousand) for the duration of the course/study.
- Father's employment letter indicating position held and salary attested by Chamber of Commerce/foreign Ministry.
- National ID copy
- Students who are already studying in India should produce the following documents along with their visa application:
- Bonafide student certificate from the college/university.
- Copy of residential permit/exit permit/Re-entry Visa issued by FRRO
indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗ (indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗)
Applicants for admission in Medical or Para-medical courses are required to produce letter of approval or a " No Objection Certificate" from the Ministry of Health, Government of India.
Duration of course + 1 month typically. Issued for the period of the course. Requires bonafide admission letter from a recognized Indian institution. Applied at Indian embassy/consulate or VFS/BLS center.
Official page ↗e-Student Visa (e-S V)Student
multiple entry3-5d processingvalid 365donline
Foreign nationals seeking admission for study at a recognized Indian educational institution, applied for entirely online
Confirmed live on the official e-Visa portal (July 2026) as one of eight admissible e-Visa categories (alongside e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant, e-Family, e-Transit and e-Miscellaneous). One-year (365-day) validity from date of grant of ETA, multiple entry. Distinct from the paper Student Visa (Type S) issued at Indian missions for the full duration of a course; the e-Student Visa route is capped at one year. Fee not separately published in the official country-wise fee schedules checked.
Official page ↗Research Visa (S-4)Student
multiple entry
Research scholars, visiting research faculty, and members of scientific, anthropological or botanical expeditions
Bureau of Immigration Student Visa sub-category S-4, for research scholars, visiting research faculty, research on bilateral exchange programmes, members of scientific/anthropological/botanical expeditions and the G-20 Talent Visa. Requires clearance from the concerned Indian ministry/department and institutional affiliation. Applied at an Indian mission; fee is nationality-specific and processing can be long due to prior clearance requirements.
Official page ↗Employment Visa (Type E)Workdocuments
multiple entry7-21d processing
Skilled employment in India
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of visa application with two blank pages)
- Applicable Visa fee
- Copy of Contract showing terms and conditions, including nature of job, details of emoluments, tax related issues signed by both employer and prospective employee
- A letter from company/ sponsor reg. requirement like payment of tax liabilities
- Documentary proof of educational qualifications and professional expertise
- Applicant to be present in person
- Copy of Iraqi national ID. Non Iraqi passport holders need to provide a copy of their recent Iraq visa/visa extension page.
- Proof of availability of funds/bank statement for the duration of stay in India.
- To and fro confirmed tickets
- Applicants who are not resident in Iraq are required to fill in the PERSONAL PARTICULARS FORM available at the end of these instructions in addition to the Visa application form.
- Offer of appointment from the applicant’s company clearly mentioning the profile of the company and complete details of the profile & passport of the applicant.
- Letter from Indian Company stating why they are unable to recruit the post from India.
- Copies of documents relating to company's incorporation in India
- Recommendation from Iraqi company in case of transfer/secondment.
- Resume/C.V showing qualification and work experience of the applicant.
indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗ (indianvisaonline.gov.in ↗)
Employment Visa holders are required to register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO) within 14 days of arrival in India.
Entry Visa may be issued to the applicant's dependent family members on production of proof of their relationship (i.e. marriage certificate in case of spouse and birth certificate in case ofchildren).
Issued for the term of the employment contract (max 5 years). Requires employer invitation/appointment letter. Salary must meet minimum threshold (generally USD 25,000/year). Applicant must not be taking up a job that can be filled by an Indian national. Applied at Indian embassy/consulate.
Official page ↗Intern Visa (S-5)Work
multiple entryvalid 365d
Foreign nationals undertaking an internship with an Indian company, firm, educational institution or NGO
Listed by the Bureau of Immigration under the Student Visa main category as sub-category S-5, for interns with companies, firms, educational institutions or NGOs. Granted for the duration of the internship or one year, whichever is earlier, and the internship must commence within a stipulated period after completion of the qualifying course. Applied at an Indian mission; fee is nationality-specific.
Official page ↗Diplomatic/ Official VisaOtherdocuments
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of with two blank pages)
- Note Verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs indicating the purpose of visit of Iraq nationals
- Note Verbale from the Embassy or Organisation concerned in case of their diplomats/ officials indicating the purpose of visit
- Applicable Visa Fee
Journalist VisaOtherdocuments
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of visa application with two blank pages)
- Applicable visa fee
- To and fro confirmed tickets
- Declaration in respect of photography equipment being carried, if any.
- Declaration in respect of engaging an Indian liaison officer (wherever applicable).
- Journalists, editors, writers, publishers, etc. who are visiting India for purposes like tourism are requested to provide an undertaking that they would not engage in any journalistic or reporting activities during/after their trip
Visa For Pakistan Nationals / Pakistan Origin Foreign NationalsOtherdocuments
- Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of visa application with two blank pages).
- Foreign Nationals of Pakistan origin have to apply visa on Pakistani passport only
- Applicable Visa fee
- All applications of Pakistan nationals and Pakistan Origin are accepted after prior approval from the Embassy.
- Pakistan nationals are issued visas to see their close blood relatives, Medical treatment and business purposes.
- Pakistan nationals visiting close relatives, for business, and Medical Visa, same conditions as in the case of other nationals (but visa applied on Pakistani Visa form in quadruplet) have to submit 4 visa applications
- Affidavit from close relative in India.
- SPONSORSHIP CERTIFICATE is required for Visitor Visa by Pakistani Nationals
- ADDITIONAL FORM to be submitted by Pakistani Nationals and Persons of Pakistani origin
Diplomatic Visa (D)Diplomatic
multiple entry
Foreign diplomats assigned to or visiting India for official business, and UN/non-UN international-organisation diplomats, on Diplomatic Passports
Bureau of Immigration Diplomatic Visa (D) main category with sub-categories D-1 (diplomats assigned to India), D-2 (diplomats visiting for meetings/official purposes), D-3 (diplomats assigned to non-UN international organisations in India, e.g. ADB, ICRISAT, ICRC), D-4 (UN diplomats assigned to India), D-5 (UN diplomats visiting India), and D-1X through D-5X for dependents. Applied for at an Indian mission; not available on the e-Visa platform. Distinct from the separate bilateral diplomatic/official-passport visa EXEMPTION agreements (107+ countries, see conditional_access entry) which let many diplomatic/official passport holders enter visa-free for short visits without needing this D-category visa at all.
Official page ↗e-Miscellaneous Visa (e-X1 V)Other
90 daysmultiple entry3-5d processingvalid 90donline
Online e-Visa route for purposes not covered by any other e-Visa category, broadly mirroring the Miscellaneous Visa (X) main category (e.g. persons of Indian origin and foreign spouses/children of Indian citizens or OCI cardholders)
Confirmed live on the official e-Visa portal (July 2026), labelled 'e-Miscellaneous Visa 3 Months (e-X1 V)': 3 months from date of first entry into India, multiple entry. Distinct from the paper Miscellaneous Visa (X) main category at Indian missions/BOI, whose X-1 sub-category (see 'Entry Visa (X / X-1)' in this catalog) is commonly granted for up to five years; the e-Visa route offers only a short 3-month equivalent.
Official page ↗Production Investment Business Visa (B-4)Investment
multiple entry3-5d processingvalid 180donline
Foreign nationals making production-related investments in India
Bureau of Immigration business sub-category B-4 (Production Investment Business Visa), granted only on the e-Visa platform. CONFIRMED July 2026 live on the e-Visa portal as e-Production Investment Visa: 6-month (180-day) validity, multiple entry. Distinct from the Permanent Residency Status (PRS) scheme for large FDI investors, tracked separately under the RBI programmes. Fee is nationality-specific.
Official page ↗via VFS Global ↗India visa policy, fees & entry rules in full →
India visa for Iraqi citizens - FAQ
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for India?
Yes - Iraqi citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a India embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Iraqi citizens need for India?
A valid passport plus the India document checklist for your visa type - Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
Check entry with visas you already hold →What “visa required” means →