Qatar – Level 3: Reconsider Travel Advisory Issued October 23, 2026

Reconsider travel

to Qatar due to risk of armed conflict.

U.S. government employee travel restrictions

Due to safety risks, U.S. government employees need special authorization to travel to Qatar.  Additional staffing posture adjustments may be imposed on U.S. personnel under Chief of Mission security responsibility due to evolving security issues.

Armed Conflict

Iranian-supported Houthis have engaged in hostilities against Saudi Arabia, including attacks on civilian airports and other critical infrastructure resulting in civilian casualties and severe travel disruptions.  The hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.

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.

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.qat.html
Originally Published: October 23, 2026