Travel advice for Qatar

Defer all travel to Qatar because of the escalating security situation in the Middle East. Those intending to travel to or residing in Qatar should take all necessary precautions for personal safety, remain vigilant, monitor local news and follow local authorities. Check airline schedules and travel restrictions, purchase suitable insurance, and observe local laws and road safety precautions.

Australia advises avoiding non-essential travel for Qatar.

Avoid non-essential travel to Qatar because a high security risk applies throughout the country amid regional tensions, targeted military strikes and an unstable situation. Further fighting and flight suspensions cannot be ruled out. Terror attacks cannot be excluded, so avoid large crowds and exercise particular caution at locations popular with Western visitors, especially Americans. Women should take extra care at night and use accompanied taxis.

Avoid travel that is not essential to Qatar because regional conflict is volatile and unpredictable attacks may affect Gulf states. If travel is essential, be prepared for sudden airspace closure and possible indefinite stay, carry emergency funds, and have insurance covering travel assistance, health care and repatriation. Belgians in Qatar should remain alert, follow local instructions, avoid military zones, strategic installations, American facilities and international waters, and prepare for emergencies.

Avoid nonessential travel to Qatar and visit only in unavoidable circumstances because regional conflict could escalate and the country hosts the Middle East's largest US air base, making it a potential target. Remain highly alert and monitor local and regional events. Travel and planned returns may become impossible at short notice, so prepare alternative routes and financial reserves for a longer stay.

Avoid all but essential travel to Qatar, including transit through Hamad International Airport, because regional escalation may cause airspace closures, flight cancellations, disruption and indefinite stranding. Drone or missile attacks may reach Qatar, so avoid military zones, strategic installations and locations associated with the USA and Israel. Assistance in Qatar is limited because there is no Irish Embassy in Doha, and filming military activity could lead to severe penalties.

Japan advises its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Qatar because unforeseen circumstances may still occur. If travel is necessary, check multiple sources for the latest information, take special care and adequate safety precautions. Do not approach military facilities or photograph or film them, even from a distance.

Slovenia advises against nonessential travel to Qatar and asks anyone living in or travelling through Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain or Kuwait to monitor official media and local advice amid possible air travel delays and changes. Terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out because of regional tensions, so remain attentive and respectful. Follow strict rules on alcohol, conduct, photography and dress, and prepare for desert travel, extreme heat and sandstorms.

Sweden has withdrawn its advice against non-essential travel to Qatar. The remaining advice gives no specific risks and identifies no places requiring different treatment.

Reconsider travel to Qatar because of the risk of armed conflict. Iranian-supported Houthi hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and critical infrastructure, could escalate rapidly and cause severe travel disruptions. Regional political and military tensions also create risks to civil aviation.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Qatar because the regional security situation is volatile. Missile and drone attacks, military activity, terrorism and demonstrations can disrupt travel or threaten safety, and credit card fraud occurs. Avoid demonstrations, protect travel documents, follow local authorities, and take special precautions for 2SLGBTQI+ travellers, women and desert excursions.

Avoid non-essential travel to Qatar because of the conflict with Iran, activity by non-state armed actors and deteriorating security across the Middle East. Transit is possible, but travellers should follow current airline and airport information and security warnings. Those in Qatar should exercise increased caution, monitor local media and follow security authorities' instructions.

Hong Kong advises residents travelling to Qatar or already there to monitor the situation, attend to personal safety and pay attention to local announcements. Airstrikes in multiple locations in the Middle East have caused casualties and damage, while the conflict between Iran and Israel has led to airspace closures in some neighbouring Middle East countries, temporary or intermittent airport closures and disrupted air travel.

Travel with caution to most of Qatar because tensions make security unpredictable, with a risk of attacks by Iran and groups aligned with Iran. Avoid critical energy and military sites, follow local authorities, and prepare for temporary airspace closures. Be alert to terrorism and floods that can disrupt travel in Doha. Observe strict laws on drugs, LGBTQ+ conduct, public intoxication, photography restrictions, demonstrations, relationships outside marriage and criticism of authorities.