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Iraq → Greece

Migration corridor · visas, permits and flows

From
Iraq
To
Greece
Inflow 2023—OECD
Data as at 2025
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Migration from Iraq to Greece

Inflows of nationals of Iraq recorded by Greece; stock of nationals of Iraq living there; and acquisitions of Greece's nationality (OECD).

YearInflowStockAcquired nationality
2023——22
2022—5,239—
2021——13
2020——10
2019——14
2018——20
2017——22
2016——13
2015—2,5788
2014—1,9112
2013—1,14714
2012—5,32212
2011—6,6562
2010—7,8494
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Migrant population

People born in Iraq who live in Greece: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA).

Migrant population by year

8,97518k19901995200020052010201520202024
8,97518k19902000201020202024
Data table
19906,631
19956,698
20006,875
20055,303
20109,200
20154,745
202016,897
202417,950
Estimate, 2024
17,950
Share of all international migrants in the destination, 2024
1.3%
Rank among countries of birth, 2024
17
Counted by
country of birth
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

Greece's consulates in Iraq

Short-stay Schengen (C) visa applications at Greece's consulates located in Iraq.

YearApplicationsIssuedNot issuedRefusal rate
20243,8722,1241,64342.4%
20233,5681,7431,75649.2%
20222,6092,08544116.9%
2021358312215.9%
2020217837936.4%
20191,5281,01039726.0%
20181,45592346331.8%
20171,02970431230.3%
201668250016223.8%

Applications by year

1,9363,872201620172018201920202021202220232024
1,9363,87220162018202020222024
Data table
2016682
20171,029
20181,455
20191,528
2020217
2021358
20222,609
20233,568
20243,872
Source: European Commission, DG Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2024

Residence permits in Greece

First residence permits issued by Greece to citizens of Iraq (Eurostat).

First permits by reason, 2025
  1. Other reasons705
  2. Family205
  3. Education23
  4. Work5
YearFirst permitsEU Blue CardsCitizenships acquiredStudents
2025938000
20241,63501323
20235,62802239
20222,72201649
20212,46301339
202011401038
201914801440
201816002040
201715102243
201622001344
20151070835
201453020
2013290140
2012230120
201122020
201061040
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. Other paid activities5
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
9,758
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
15
Changed status into work, 2025
9
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2025

Embassy and consulates

Missions of Greece in Iraq, as recorded in Wikidata. Details change; the mission's official website is authoritative.

MissionCityOfficial website
EmbassyBaghdadmfa.gr
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Compared with other corridors

Where else people from Iraq move (OECD, 2023).

Other destinations for people from Iraq, 2023
  1. Germany14,775
  2. Türkiye7,673
  3. United States3,690
  4. Canada2,335
  5. Netherlands1,354
  6. Sweden1,134
  7. Finland860
  8. Italy783
  9. Australia642
  10. France609
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

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