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title: "Iraq for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/iraq
description: "Iraq for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Erbil (36/100). Iraq has no digital-nomad v…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Iraq for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)

Iraq has 2 cities in the dataset. Erbil scores highest under balanced weights at 36/100. Iraq has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Iraq, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Erbil | 36 | — | 11.4 | Erbil Citadel; Visa on arrival for many | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/erbil |
| 2 | Baghdad | 35 | — | 2.5 | Mutanabbi Street book market; Tigris riverfront | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/baghdad |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 12.6 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 33th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 64/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 71.5 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.695 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very-low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa on arrival |
| EU (Germany) | visa on arrival |
| UK | visa on arrival |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Iraq yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/baghdad-vs-erbil

## FAQ

### Is Iraq good for digital nomads?

Erbil scores 36/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 987 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Iraq's 2 cities average 35.4/100. Strongest factors in Erbil: healthcare and internet; weakest: air quality.

### What is the cheapest city in Iraq for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Iraq yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Iraq have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Iraq without a visa?

US passport: visa on arrival. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa on arrival. UK passport: visa on arrival. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Iraq has the fastest internet?

Erbil, with a measured median download of 11.4 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Iraq?

Iraq records 12.6 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 33th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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