🇮🇶 Iraq
MIDDLE EAST
General Authority of Customs
0%
1 L
200
≈ US$1000
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Duty-Free Allowances
| Category | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Alcohol | 1 L |
| Cigarettes | 200 |
| Personal goods value | ≈ US$1000 |
Travelers aged 18+ may bring 1 L of spirits + 1 L of wine duty-free. Tobacco 200 cigarettes. Personal goods up to USD 1,000. Note: Federal vs. Kurdistan Region rules differ in places — KRG operates a separate customs administration at Erbil and Sulaymaniyah.
Cash Declaration Threshold
US$10,000
Local currency equivalent: USD
Travelers carrying cash, traveler's cheques, or negotiable instruments above this threshold must declare them at customs on arrival.
Special Notes
- 01Federal Iraq and Kurdistan Region (KRG) operate distinct customs administrations; goods clearing at Erbil/Sulaymaniyah follow KRG rules.
- 02Security situation has improved post-2017; tourist visits to Baghdad / Najaf / Karbala / Erbil are increasingly common.
- 03Currency: USD widely accepted in business transactions; ATMs accept Visa/Mastercard since 2018.
Does what I'm carrying fit?
This is a fit check, not legal advice — the red channel is always available.