Reconsider travel
to Qatar due to risk of armed conflict.
U.S. government employee travel restrictions
As of August 28, 2026, family members may join U.S. government employees who work in Qatar.
Armed Conflict
Following the onset of hostilities between the United States and Iran on February 28, 2026, there has been an ongoing threat of drone and missile attacks from Iran and significant disruptions to commercial flights.
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’s Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.
