Iraq Ziarat Visa 2025 Rules Updated as New Requirements Introduced

The Iraqi government has introduced new guidelines for individuals planning to visit the country’s sacred religious sites.

Under the revised rules, men under the age of 50 will no longer be eligible for a pilgrimage visa if traveling alone. Authorities said the policy aims to streamline the pilgrimage process and improve management of visitors during religious gatherings. However, men under 50 can still obtain a visa if they apply as part of a family group.

Officials have urged all prospective visitors to review the updated requirements before planning their journey.

The Ziarat pilgrimage holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims worldwide, including those from Pakistan. Each year, thousands of pilgrims travel to holy sites in Iraq and Iran to visit the shrines of revered Islamic figures, particularly from the Shia tradition.

Key destinations include the sacred cities of Karbala and Najaf, where pilgrims pay their respects to Imam Hussain (RA) and Imam Ali (RA).

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