The U.S. government cares about your safety and will continue to share up-to-the-minute information you need to make informed decisions. The U.S. government is ready to help Americans leave the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available.
Please complete this form so the Department of State can better assist you and provide you with timely updates: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake . If you have already completed the crisis intake form, please do not fill it out again.
U.S. citizens in Qatar can also call the State Department at +1-202-501-4444 to receive departure information and assistance.
The U.S. Embassy in Doha is currently exploring options to assist U.S. citizens in reaching a safe destination. If safe to do so, Americans should leave Qatar now.
Options to Depart
Qatari airspace and maritime routes remain closed. The Salwa land border crossing to Saudi Arabia is currently open. Bus companies are providing transportation services to countries in the region. You can contact Qatar Airways at +974-4144-5555 if you flew with them.
Shelter in Place
The U.S. Embassy in Doha continues to maintain shelter-in-place for all remaining emergency personnel. We recommend all Americans in Qatar do the same until further notice. To the extent possible, remain inside your residence, hotel, or another structure, and stay away from windows. Please remain vigilant, as the Iranian government and its proxies may seek to target Americans in retaliation for U.S. strikes against Iran.
Embassy Doha Operations
On March 3, the Department of State ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees and their family members to leave Qatar due to the threat of armed conflict. The U.S. Embassy in Doha has suspended all routine consular services until further notice. Americans should contact ACSDoha@state.gov in case of emergency.
Actions to Take:
- Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with local and international emergency numbers. The emergency number in Qatar is 999.
- Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
- Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
- Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
- In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor major news outlets for official guidance.
- Avoid demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
- Pay close attention to official communications from the Qatari government and the U.S. Embassy.
Assistance
- Dial 999 for emergency services in Qatar
- State Department Consular Affairs Call Center: 1-888-407-4747 (in U.S. or Canada) or 202-501-4444 (worldwide)
- Please complete this form so the Department of State can better assist you and provide you with timely updates: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/crisis-intake . If you have already completed the crisis intake form, please do not fill it out again.
- Follow U.S. Embassy in Qatar on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook
