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Mosul: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Mosul is a major city in northern Iraq, serving as the capital of Nineveh Governorate. It is the second largest city in Iraq overall after the capital Baghdad and situated on the banks of Tigris.

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Now in the cityMosul+16°CPartly cloudy · sunrise 06:33 AMupdated 03:54 AM
EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.
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Exchange rateIQD 1,517.81per 1 $IQD — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Getting there and staying

2 sources · As of November 4, 2026
Source: TravelHub · OurAirports (public domain)

Visa and practicalities

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Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.
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Updated information about regional tensions (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

US State DepartmentLevel 4The authority advises against travel altogether.
  • terrorism
  • kidnapping
  • armed conflict
  • crime
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Do not travel to Iraq due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, crime, health risks , and the U.S. government’s limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq . Do not travel to Iraq for any reason. The U.S. government has limited ability to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq due to the safety risks.

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Getting here

Getting hereOurAirports (public domain)
Erbil International Airport EBL75 km away — the nearest airport
Kirkuk International Airport KIK147 km from the centre
Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport NKT148 km from the centre

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