Qatar
Warnings and insurance
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Qatar
Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel.
Register your presence
Let the UK government know you’re in Qatar, register your presence if you’re in Qatar for further updates.
Regional escalation
Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption.
Stay away from areas around security or military facilities.
Follow the instructions of the local authorities and monitor local and international media for the latest information.
Read If you’re affected by a crisis abroad - GOV.UK this includes suggestions on what you might include in your emergency supplies.
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Shelter in place
Follow the instructions of the local authorities. If you are advised to take shelter, stay indoors or find the nearest safe building or designated shelter. An interior stairwell or a room with as few external walls or windows as possible may provide additional protection.
Leaving Qatar
If you judge it is safe to do so and plan to use commercial options to depart check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator, as well as the instructions of local authorities and the status of any border crossings before you travel. Make sure you have access to emergency supplies and essential medication. Travel within or out of Qatar is at your own risk.
Keep your departure plans under review and ensure your travel documents are up to date, including any visas required for onward travel.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
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