Iraq

Those who are citizens of the U.S. will have an uphill battle to be able to get into Iraq. They are discouraged from doing so, as violence against Americans is common in the country. Americans are at risk of being kidnapped if they enter Iraq for a visit. The local embassy is not particularly helpful to U.S. citizens, because there isn’t much they can do for them. If an American obtains a visa for Iraq, it must continue to be valid for six months following their visit. Many Americans are discouraged from entering the country because if they do, they must get tested for hepatitis and HIV.

Also, local terrorist and militant groups are known to commit crimes against Americans. Sectarian militias won’t hesitate to target those visiting from the U.S. Americans are particularly at risk if they support the local government. They are also at risk of being attacked if it is determined or even suspected that they are not heterosexual. ISIS will imprison or even execute anyone they believe falls into one of these categories.