Consular Information for Americans in the Middle East was issued by the Bureau of Consulate Affairs of the State Department of the United States yesterday, Sunday, March 22, 2026 for 14 countries in addition to an unusual worldwide caution.
Consular Information for Americans in the Middle East Issued March 2026 By The State Department of the United States: Travel Alert
Americans in the Middle East should follow the latest guidance from the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate and contact our 24/7 Task Force to get information and help with travel options to return home safely.
Receive the latest security updates
- Enroll at step.state.gov to receive the latest security updates from the U.S. embassy or consulate by email.
- Follow the “U.S. Department of State – Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp. Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download.
- Find detailed information including the latest Security Alerts for your location at travel.state.gov/destination and at the links below.
Contact our 24/7 Task Force
Americans who need consular information or assistance can call us 24/7:
- +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad)
- +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada)
Security Information and Travel Information By Country
Links to security information and travel information is listed below and sorted by country in alphabetical order:
BAHRAIN
EGYPT
IRAN
IRAQ
ISRAEL, WEST BANK, and GAZA
JORDAN
KUWAIT
LEBANON
OMAN
QATAR
SAUDI ARABIA
SYRIA
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
YEMEN
The consular information was issued as a result of the current war of Israel and the United States with Iran.
Final Boarding Call
If you plan to travel in the foreseeable future — especially to, within, or from the Middle East — please do so safely.
Photograph ©2006 by Brian Cohen.
