Moving to Iraq from Micronesia, Federated States of

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Micronesia, Federated States of to Iraq — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Micronesia, Federated States of to Iraq, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Micronesia, Federated States of to Iraq.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

FM
0.9
IQ
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FM
14.1
IQ
21.5

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FM
$482
IQ
$843
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FM
9.6
IQ
10.1

Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FM
54.0
IQ
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FM
0.0t
IQ
5.2t

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Iraq across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

FM
5.7
IQ
14.4

Iraq performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FM
16.2%
IQ
15.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FM
$3,800
IQ
$12,600

Iraq performs significantly better than Micronesia, Federated States of across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FM
74.4 yrs
IQ
73.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FM
21.9
IQ
19.6

Micronesia, Federated States of generally does better on family life, though Iraq leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Micronesia, Federated States of and Iraq. To live, work, or study long-term in Iraq, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Iraq's immigration authority.

Micronesia, Federated States of passport

Micronesia, Federated States of passport holder visiting Iraq

Visa Required
Micronesia, Federated States of passport holders need a visa to enter Iraq.
Iraq passport

Iraq passport holder visiting Micronesia, Federated States of

Visa Free
Iraq passport holders can enter Micronesia, Federated States of without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Iraq?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Iraq has 14.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Iraq safe for expats?

Micronesia, Federated States of performs better than Iraq across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Micronesia, Federated States of.

How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Micronesia, Federated States of?

Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Micronesia, Federated States of leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 9.6 in Micronesia, Federated States of. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Micronesia, Federated States of: 48).

What language do they speak in Iraq?

The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Micronesia, Federated States of, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

FM IQ
Population 101,009 40,462,701
Currency United States Dollar ($) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages English Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +691 +964
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 104