Is Iraq safe to travel?
The highest current government travel advisory for Iraq is level 4 of 4 — do not travel. Our composite risk score, which adds the weight of active disaster and weather alerts, is 4.0 out of 5.
- Advisory level
- 4/ 4
- Risk score
- 4.0 / 5
- Active alerts
- 0
- Conflict events, 30 days
- 826
Government advisories
| Issued by | Level | Summary | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4 | Do Not Travel | 2026-08-29 |
| Canada | 4 | Do Not Travel | 2026-07-23 |
| United Kingdom | 1 | Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-07-22 |
Active alerts
No active disaster or severe-weather alerts for Iraq right now.
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Questions about travel to Iraq
Is it safe to travel to Iraq right now?
Government advisories currently rate Iraq at level 4 of 4 (do not travel). Governments advise against all travel.
What is the travel risk score for Iraq?
4.0 out of 5: an advisory base of 4.0 plus 0.0 from active alerts.
Are there active natural disaster or weather alerts in Iraq?
No active alerts at the moment.
How often is this information updated?
Government advisories are checked daily, disaster and weather alerts every 6 hours and conflict events every 15 minutes.
Last updated 2026-08-29. Advisory levels summarise official government guidance and are not a guarantee of safety. Check official sources before travel.