Event: Due to regional hostilities, the U.S. Embassy has advised its personnel to exercise increased caution and strongly encouraged them to limit non-essential travel to Al Udeid Air Base. We recommend American citizens in Qatar do the same, and stand by for further instruction as we assess the situation.
Potential for Hostilities: U.S. citizens should know the location of the nearest shelter in the event of hostilities.
Actions to Take:
- Be aware of your surroundings
- Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings.
- Avoid all areas where there is a heavy police presence.
- Monitor local media.
- Follow the instructions of local authorities.
- Contact your airline directly for flight change details if your flight is affected.
- Exercise caution and stay alert at locations publicly associated with the United States.
- Keep a low profile.
Emergency contact information in Qatar:
- Dial 999 for emergency services in Qatar.
- Dial 919 for support if you are affected by domestic violence.
- In an emergency, U.S. citizens can reach the consular section after-hours at +974-4496-6000.
- The U.S. Embassy in Doha, Qatar, is located at 22 February Street, Al Luqta District, Doha.
American Citizens and Visa Services Inquiries:
- American Citizens Services inquiries: https://qa.usembassy.gov/acs-navigator/
- Visa inquiries: https://qa.usembassy.gov/visas-navigator/
- These sites ask a series of basic questions and provide answers to frequently asked questions, including how to schedule an appointment for routine services and how to request expedited appointments when necessary.
- These sites also provide instructions to contact us directly. Due to the high volume of inquiries received, please follow the instructions to contact us carefully or your inquiry may not be received.
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