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In April 2024, the Iraqi Parliament passed a law explicitly criminalizing same-sex relations with up to 15 years imprisonment, fines and deportation, plus up to 7 years for 'promoting homosexuality'. There is no legal recognition of same-sex unions. Several foreign affairs ministries advise against all travel to Iraq due to conflict, terrorism and kidnapping. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.

Population 46,1M Capital Bagdad Language Arabic and Kurdish Currency Iraqi Dinar (IQD)

Legal framework · Iraq

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LGBT identity
Criminalized · up to 15 years
Law passed 27 April 2024 amending the 1988 anti-prostitution statute · up to 15 years prison + fines + deportation · 7 years for 'promoting homosexuality'
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Partnership recognition
Not recognized
Personal Status Law (1959) defines marriage as union between a man and a woman · homosexuality grounds for divorce (Art. 40 §2)

Official sources
check before traveling to Iraq

Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.

U.S. State Department

Level 4 (Do Not Travel) due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government's limited ability to provide emergency services.

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UK FCDO

Advises against all travel to Iraq due to recent escalation in regional conflict · attacks targeting US and Israel-linked locations and civilian infrastructure.

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