Iraq has confirmed its first case of COVID-19. It’s likely more cases will be confirmed. Iraq has implemented enhanced screening and entry restrictions. With the volatile security environment and the ongoing threat of kidnappings, we advise you to leave Iraq if it is safe to do so. If you are in Iraq despite our advice, be alert and check media for updates on new threats.
We haven’t changed our level of advice:
Do not travel to Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, due to the volatile security situation and very high risk of violence, armed conflict, kidnapping and terrorist attack.