U.S. Embassy Doha

The 35th Doha International Book Fair provided an excellent platform to engage with book lovers in Qatar and highlight U.S. innovation in space exploration.

We were proud to showcase the depth of 250 years of American excellence. We thank all who visited our booth, as well as the Ministry of Culture, for helping inspire the next generation of explorers — one book at a time!

وفّر معرض الدوحة الدولي للكتاب الـ 35 منصة ممتازة للتواصل مع عشاق الكتب في قطر وتسليط الضوء على الابتكار الأمريكي في استكشاف الفضاء.

كنا فخورين بعرض 250 عاماً من التميز الأمريكي. نشكر جميع من زاروا جناحنا، وكذلك وزارة الثقافة، على المساعدة في إلهام الجيل القادم من المستكشفين - كتاباً تلو الآخر!

In case you missed it… NASA’s Artemis II sent four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the moon—our first crewed lunar mission since 1972. Join us as we celebrate discovery and exploration at the Doha International Book Fair! 🚀📚

The U.S. Embassy in Doha is now providing the full range of American citizen consular services. American citizens can schedule appointments for passport services and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad (CRBA) via our online scheduling system.
https://evisaforms.state.gov/Instructions/ACSSchedulingSystem.asp.

Please note, appointments are limited. For urgent assistance, please email [email protected].

Routine visa services remain suspended. Nonimmigrant visa applicants may request appointments at other U.S. missions. Third-country nationals should consider applying in their country of nationality.

Please follow our social media platforms for updates. We will post information when routine visa services resume, including instructions for rescheduling previously cancelled appointments. We do not have a timeline for resumption at this time.

تقدم سفارة الولايات المتحدة في الدوحة الآن مجموعة كاملة من الخدمات القنصلية للمواطنين الأمريكيين. يمكن للمواطنين الأمريكيين تحديد مواعيد لخدمات جوازات السفر وتقارير الميلاد القنصلية في الخارج (CRBA) عبر نظام الحجز الإلكتروني الخاص بنا https://evisaforms.state.gov/Instructions/ACSSchedulingSystem.asp

يرجى الملاحظة بأن المواعيد محدودة. للحصول على مساعدة عاجلة، يرجى إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى [email protected].

تظل الخدمات الروتينية للتأشيرات معلقة. يمكن لمقدمي طلبات التأشيرات غير الهجرة طلب مواعيد في بعثات أمريكية أخرى. يمكن للمواطنين من دول أخرى التقديم في بلد جنسيتهم.

يرجى متابعة منصات التواصل الاجتماعي الخاصة بنا للحصول على التحديثات. سننشر المعلومات عند استئناف الخدمات الروتينية للتأشيرات، بما في ذلك تعليمات إعادة جدولة المواعيد الملغاة سابقاً. ليس لدينا جدول زمني للاستئناف في الوقت الحالي.

Routine consular services at the U.S. Embassy in Doha, including visas, remain suspended. Limited emergency services for American Citizens are being provided. Americans requiring assistance, including passport and Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) issuance, should contact [email protected]. Please continue to follow our social media accounts for updates.

الخدمات القنصلية الاعتيادية لدى السفارة الأمريكية في الدوحة، بما في ذلك التأشيرات، لا تزال معلقة. يتم تقديم خدمات طوارئ محدودة للمواطنين الأمريكيين. يجب على الأمريكيين الذين يحتاجون إلى المساعدة، بما في ذلك إصدار جوازات السفر وتقرير الميلاد القنصلي في الخارج (CRBA)، التواصل عبر البريد الالكتروني [email protected]. يرجى الاستمرار في متابعة حساباتنا على وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي للحصول على التحديثات.

NOTE: The U.S. Embassy in Doha lifted its shelter in place advisory. We recommend that all Americans in Qatar remain vigilant, follow directions issued by local authorities, and be prepared to seek shelter if the Qatari authorities issue an alert.

Full Alert:
We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about available departure options. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens. New or updated information below is indicated in bold.

If you remain in Qatar, you should remain vigilant and be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location if the Qatari authorities issue an alert. Keep a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items in your residence. We urge all Americans to exercise caution, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy.

Options to Depart

There are commercial options to leave Qatar.

Limited commercial flights are currently departing from Qatar. Qatar Airways is operating many of these flights and may be reached at +974-4144-5555 or 1-877-777-2827.
There are overland routes to Saudi Arabia where commercial flight options are available to depart the region.

Follow the Department of State guidelines to protect yourself from scams . Be careful of anyone asking for money. If you are a victim of a scam, learn how the FBI can help .

Mission Posture
· The U.S. Embassy in Doha lifted its shelter in place advisory. We recommend that all Americans in Qatar remain vigilant, follow directions issued by local authorities, and be prepared to seek shelter if the Qatari authorities issue an alert. Please exercise caution, as the Iranian government and its proxies may seek to target Americans in retaliation for U.S. strikes against Iran.

Consular Services
· The U.S. Embassy in Doha has suspended all routine consular services. Public access to the embassy is not permitted at present. We will continue to assist you wherever you may be located across the Middle East. Our Task Force continues to provide information and assistance.
· Americans should contact [email protected] in case of emergency.

Actions to Take
· Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive safety and security updates from the U.S. Embassy.
· Maintain communication with family and friends to inform them of your status.
· Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible.
· Find a secure location within your residence or another safe building in case of alerts from local authorities. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items.
· In case of an attack, stay away from any debris, and monitor news outlets for official guidance.
· Avoid protests and demonstrations, keep a low profile, and stay aware of your surroundings.
· Pay close attention to communications from local officials.
· Follow the “U.S. Department of State – Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp. Download WhatsApp at whatsapp.com/download .
· Keep your cell phone charged and pre-programmed with the following emergency numbers.

Assistance
· Dial 999 for emergency services in Qatar.
· Email [email protected].
· State Department Consular Affairs Call Center: 1-888-407-4747 (in U.S. or Canada) or 202-501-4444 (worldwide).

Full Alert: https://qa.usembassy.gov/security-alert-security-alert-u-s-embassy-doha-qatar-march-30-2026/

Reminder: All routine consular services remain suspended.
❗ Public access to the embassy is not permitted at this time.

We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens.

If you choose to not take advantage of available departure options, including commercial options, you should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Options to Depart

There are commercial options to leave Qatar.

- Limited commercial flights are currently departing from Qatar. Qatar Airways is operating many of these flights and may be reached at +974-4144-5555 or 1-877-777-2827.
- There are overland routes to Saudi Arabia where commercial options are available to depart the region.

Follow the Department of State guidelines to protect yourself from scams.
Be careful of anyone asking for money. If you are a victim of a scam, learn how the FBI can help.

Shelter in Place

- The U.S. Embassy in Doha continues to maintain shelter-in-place for all remaining emergency personnel. We recommend all Americans in Qatar do the same until further notice. To the extent possible, remain inside your residence, hotel, or another structure, and stay away from windows. Please remain vigilant, as the Iranian government and its proxies may seek to target Americans in retaliation for U.S. strikes against Iran.

Embassy Operations

- The U.S. Embassy in Doha has suspended all routine consular services. We will continue to assist you wherever you may be located across the Middle East. Our 24/7 Task Force provides around-the-clock information and assistance.
- Americans should contact [email protected] in case of emergency.

Full alert: https://qa.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-doha-qatar-march-26-2026/

We are monitoring the situation in the Middle East closely and will keep you updated so you can make decisions about your safety. If you want to leave the Middle East, the U.S. government is ready to assist by providing you the latest information about the departure options available. President Trump, Secretary of State Rubio, and the Department of State have no higher priority than the safety and security of American citizens.

If you choose to not take advantage of available departure options, including commercial options, you should be prepared to shelter in place in a secure location within your residence or another safe building. Have a supply of food, water, medications, and other essential items. We urge all Americans to remain vigilant, follow local authorities’ instructions, and review the latest guidance from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

Options to Depart

There are commercial options to leave Qatar.

- Limited commercial flights are currently departing from Qatar. Qatar Airways is operating many of these flights and may be reached at +974-4144-5555 or 1-877-777-2827.
- There are overland routes to Saudi Arabia where commercial options are available to depart the region.

Follow the Department of State guidelines to protect yourself from scams.
Be careful of anyone asking for money. If you are a victim of a scam, learn how the FBI can help.

Shelter in Place

- The U.S. Embassy in Doha continues to maintain shelter-in-place for all remaining emergency personnel. We recommend all Americans in Qatar do the same until further notice. To the extent possible, remain inside your residence, hotel, or another structure, and stay away from windows. Please remain vigilant, as the Iranian government and its proxies may seek to target Americans in retaliation for U.S. strikes against Iran.

Embassy Operations

- The U.S. Embassy in Doha has suspended all routine consular services. We will continue to assist you wherever you may be located across the Middle East. Our 24/7 Task Force provides around-the-clock information and assistance.
- Americans should contact [email protected] in case of emergency.

Full alert: https://qa.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-doha-qatar-march-18-2026/