Travel Safety Index
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Iraq

Asia

Higher risk than 88% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and violent incidents.

Government Advisory

90
Severe

Level 4: Do not travel

Traveler Practical Risk

63
High

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 41, Violent Incident 82, Civil Unrest 98, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 78, Scams 76🔓 Petty Crime⚠️ Violent Incident📢 Civil Unrest🏥 Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
📢Civil Unrest
Asia avg: 6298
⚠️Violent Incident
Asia avg: 3582
🚌Transport
Asia avg: 5178
🎭Scams
Asia avg: 5776
🔓Petty Crime
Asia avg: 3241
🌊Natural Disaster
Asia avg: 2624
🏥Health
Asia avg: 2418

Practical advice

  • ✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 3/2/2026
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2026-03-02 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions — Iraq

Is Iraq safe to travel to?
Iraq has a practical risk score of 63/100 (High). The government advisory level is "Severe". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and violent incidents.
What are the main travel risks in Iraq?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Iraq are: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 41/100 and violent incidents 82/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Iraq?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Iraq is "Severe" (score: 90/100). Level 4: Do not travel
What safety tips should I know before visiting Iraq?
Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

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