Foreign travel advice
Iraq
Warning
FCDO advises against all travel to Iraq.
Health
Before you travel check that:
- your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
- you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Emergency medical number
Call 122 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
Vaccine recommendations and health risks
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
- check the latest
- see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the
See , including:
- Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever
- malaria
- poor air quality from dust and sand storms
Altitude sickness is a risk in parts of Iraq. Read more about .
Medication
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read .
Healthcare in Iraq
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Iraq where some staff will speak English.Â
Travel and mental health
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .