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stay up to date with events in the region
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check for any transport disruption that may still be occurring
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monitor local and international media for the latest information
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read the FCDO’s advice on if you’re affected by a crisis abroad
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follow the instructions of local authorities
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.
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Update history
2025-10-13 11:52
This travel advice has been reviewed for accuracy with edits made throughout, including updated information about religion, dress code, Ramadan, illegal drugs and prison sentences, using cameras and binoculars, journalistic activity, financial crimes, road safety and desert drives (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-09-09 20:37
Update following explosions in Doha on 9 September (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-09-09 17:48
Addition of information following explosions in Duhail, Katara and Lusail areas in Doha on 9 September (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-06-27 19:25
Updated information about regional risks (see “Warnings and Insurance” page)
2025-06-24 17:34
Updated information about the risks of regional escalation and the instruction to take shelter if instructed (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-06-23 21:36
Update following the interception of Iranian missiles fired towards Qatar on 23 June (“Warnings and Insurance” page)
2025-06-23 15:25
Following a US security alert for US nationals in Qatar, out of an abundance of caution, we recommend that British nationals in Qatar shelter in place until further notice (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2025-06-22 12:33
Update on regional risks following US military strikes against Iran on 22 June (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-19 20:24
Latest update: Updated information about possible travel disruptions, including short-notice airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights (‘Safety and security’ page)
2025-06-13 12:41
Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran could escalate quickly and pose security risks for the wider region (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-26 08:24
On 26 October Israel carried out military action against Iran (‘Safety and security’ page)
2024-09-29 00:02
Updated information on the Conflict affecting Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)
2024-09-28 23:07
Updated information on the Conflict in Lebanon (Safety and Security Pages)
2024-06-25 15:27
Updated information about road safety (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-04-26 12:39
Removal of some language on military activity in the region (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-19 15:00
Information on explosions in Iran, and unconfirmed reports of explosions in Syria and Iraq (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2024-04-14 09:21
13 April 2024 – drones and missiles fired from Iran into Israel (‘Warnings and Insurance’ page)
2024-04-12 20:01
Information on regional risks (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-12 00:25
Update to Safety and Security page
2023-08-22 15:38
Information that you must get health insurance before travelling to Qatar for 30 or more days and that all visitors are advised to get travel insurance before entering Qatar (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-06-22 11:01
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-23 16:37
Advice rewritten to aid readability.
2023-04-18 15:50
Updated information to Mandatory Health Insurance and Visas sections (‘Entry requirements’ page) and editorial changes.
2023-04-05 16:01
Updated information to COVID-19 section (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-02-09 13:59
New information about mandatory visitors’ health insurance policy (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-01-27 11:50
Update to COVID-19 entry requirements concerning travellers from China (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-12-24 00:21
Removal of information about the FIFA World Cup and Hayya Card entry requirements. Update to terrorism language (See ‘Summary’, ‘Terrorism’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-12-07 16:55
Removal of the Hayya Card requirement for GCC citizens and residents (‘Qatar World Cup 2022’ and ‘Entry requirement’ pages).
2022-11-24 11:31
Updated information on travelling early to World Cup matches, and ensuring that Hayya Card applications are approved for individual matchday visits (‘Qatar World Cup 2022’ page).
2022-11-17 16:01
Updated information on what to do if your passport is lost or stolen in Qatar, the local laws and customs and Ehteraz app requirements (‘Qatar World Cup 2022’, ‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).
2022-11-07 12:37
Updated information on Summary’, ‘Safety and Security’ and ‘Terrorism’
2022-10-28 12:55
Updated information on Entry Requirements and Qatar World Cup 2022 (‘Entry Requirements’ and ‘Qatar World Cup 2022’ pages).
2022-10-21 13:42
Updated information on the Qatar World Cup 2022 (‘Qatar World Cup 2022’ page).
2022-10-20 09:39
Updated information on the Qatar World Cup 2022 (‘Qatar World Cup 2022’ page).
2022-09-29 16:07
Updated information on expected COVID-19 requirements during the World Cup see (Qatar World Cup 2022 page)
2022-09-06 12:30
Updated information on lifting of coronavirus requirements in public spaces and all visitors being subject to bringing a PCR test certificate with a valid negative result (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-08-24 16:46
Updated information in entire document
2022-07-15 15:33
Updated information on the re-introduction of the requirement to wear a face mask in closed public places in Qatar (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-05-25 16:22
Updated information on entry requirements and travel in Qatar (‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages).
2022-03-25 15:44
Updated information on World Cup 2022 and tournament-specific procedures that will be in operation. Updated information on entry requirements and domestic measures in relation to COVID-19 (‘Coronavirus’, ‘Qatar World Cup 2022’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)