Bringing a dog or cat to Iraq in 2026 falls into the easy category for international pet travel. Iraq is in Middle East. Iraq does not routinely quarantine pets that arrive with complete paperwork.
Reviewed by Clifford Wilson, Founder of ClearToFly.pet. Compiled from official government and airline documentation. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.
Beyond rabies, Iraq requires or recommends these vaccinations:
Plan to present the following at check-in and on arrival:
Iraq requires an import permit from the Iraqi veterinary authority, a health certificate issued within 10 days of travel, and valid rabies vaccination. Microchip required for identification. No formal quarantine if documentation is complete, though pets may be inspected upon arrival. Requirements can vary by region (Kurdistan vs. federal Iraq). Contact the Iraqi embassy for the most current requirements.
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Government pet import rules change without notice. Before booking flights, confirm requirements directly with the Iraq veterinary authority. We also recommend cross-referencing the USDA APHIS Pet Travel database for U.S.-origin pets.
Data last verified 2026-06-08 from National Authority. Country code: IQ.