Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit IQ?

Australian ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to visit Iraq. Since 1 March 2025, Iraq suspended visa-on-arrival for most nationalities (including Australia) and now requires an electronic visa obtained in advance through the official portal at evisa.iq, which is valid for all of Iraq including the Kurdistan Region. As of 30 May 2026, an Australian citizen holding an ordinary passport must obtain an Iraq eVisa before travelling for tourism. Iraq suspended its visa-on-arrival program for most foreign nationals on 1 March 2025, and the federal eVisa Portal (evisa.iq) is now the sole channel for tourist entry, covering both Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. The single-entry tourist eVisa typically permits a stay of up to 30 days and costs approximately USD 160 for Federal Iraq (a separate Kurdistan-only eVisa is cheaper at around USD 75, but the federal eVisa is the all-Iraq option). Passports must be valid for at least six months. Travellers must note a critical caveat: the Australian Government (Smartraveller/DFAT) maintains its highest 'Do not travel' advisory for Iraq due to the volatile security situation, armed conflict, terrorism, kidnapping and civil unrest. Australian consular assistance in Iraq is severely limited. This guide describes the legal entry channel only; it does not constitute a recommendation to travel.