The Department of State updated its Travel Advisory for Qatar on March 2, 2026.
Updated to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel on March 2. Advisory summary was updated.
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 cancellation coverage.
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