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Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel to Qatar due to the ongoing military activities. The security situation could deteriorate further without notice. Shelter in place if instructed to by local authorities. However, if you assess that travel to the airport or to a land border crossing is safe, you should leave Qatar at the earliest opportunity while commercial options remain available. Sign up with the Registration of Canadians Abroad service to receive important additional information, specific to your location, about the ongoing situation and any available departure options.

FCDO advises against all but essential travel

Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Qatar

Reconsider Travel

Reconsider travel to Qatar due to risk of armed conflict. On March 2, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and U.S. government employee family members to leave Qatar due to threat of armed conflict. Out of an abundance of caution and until further notice, U.S. Embassy Doha has suspended routine consular services. Americans should contact ACSDoha@state.gov in case of emergency. Americans in Qatar are strongly encouraged to depart now. Americans who choose not to depart at this time should prepare contingency plans should the situation deteriorate. These alternative plans should not rely on the U.S. government for assisted departure or evacuation. Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights. Aviation Safety The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) and/or a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for the region, including Qatar. This is due to risks to civil aviation from political and military tensions in the region. The notice advises U.S. operators to review current threat information and to report safety or security incidents. For more information, Americans should consult the Federal Aviation Administration.

For U.S. citizens in Qatar:

Americans who wish to depart should take advantage of commercial transportation options
If you choose to remain in Qatar, be prepared to shelter in place should the situation deteriorate
Have a plan to depart in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government help

Review our information on Crisis and Evacuations
Visit our website for information on Travel to High-Risk Areas
Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans
Develop a communication plan with family, your employer, or host organization

Plan together how and when you'll confirm you are safe (text or call)
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate

Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency
Review the Country Security Report
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Qatar
We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel

Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.

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