Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family members in Qatar can register on DFAT’s registration portal to receive direct updates from DFAT. See ‘Safety’ for the link to register. Keep your registration details up to date so we can contact you with important information.
Due to the volatile security situation in the region and military strikes in Qatar, we raised our level of advice for Qatar to Do Not Travel on 28 February. Retaliatory strikes are occurring across the Middle East region following military strikes on Iran, resulting in widespread movement restrictions and other travel disruptions in the region. Australian officials are sheltering in place during strikes. Qatar airspace may open or close at short notice, impacting flights at Doha’s international airport.
Prioritise your safety, monitor events and follow local advice, including instructions to shelter in place during strikes. Be aware of your environment and avoid government, military or energy infrastructure, including oil production facilities. Avoid US diplomatic missions and other locations associated with US interests. Monitor local warning systems and if warned of an imminent attack, move to an enclosed hardened shelter, ideally underground or close to ground level if available. If these are not available, seek an inner room without windows.
Verify the status of any border crossing before you travel by air, land or sea. Consider recent attacks in your area and that airports are more vulnerable to strikes. Make sure you have access to food, water and essential medicines.
Terrorism is a threat, including in Qatar. Terrorist attacks could happen at any time or anywhere. Avoid possible targets including venues that draw in foreigners, tourists or crowds where possible. Maintain a high level of security awareness. If there’s a security incident, follow the advice of local authorities (see ‘Safety’).
US Embassies in the Middle East are issuing local security alerts. We encourage you to monitor US security alerts in your location and follow this advice.
If you need emergency consular assistance, contact the Australian Government’s Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 (if you’re overseas) or 1300 555 135 (in Australia).
We advise:
Do not travel to Qatar due to the volatile security situation in the region.
