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Ongoing security situation in the Gulf and Middle East

Last updated: 31 March 2026

Current travel advice

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade continues to closely monitor the security situation in the Gulf and Middle East region. We are continuing to offer consular assistance through our Consular Crisis Team and Embassies across the region.

Citizens are advised against all travel to Israel, Iraq, Iran, and Lebanon.

Citizens are also strongly advised against non-essential travel to Kuwait, Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Jordan.

For Irish citizens in affected areas in the Gulf and Middle East region, our advice remains:

  • Monitor developments and local media
  • Avoid unnecessary journeys
  • Follow the directions of the local authorities, particularly when the advice is to shelter in place
  • Avoid military and security force installations
  • While airspace operations remain limited, it is currently possible to leave some countries of the region - notably UAE and Qatar - via commercial flights to Dublin and other European capitals
  • Transit through airports for onward travel is currently limited and may be subject to change at short notice. Citizens in transit should remain airside, and not leave the airport
  • For information on flight cancellations and/or airspace closures, contact your airline or travel agency directly for the latest updates
  • Actively monitor advice issued on social media by your local Irish Embassy
  • Follow our Department of Foreign Affairs X (@dfatirl) and Instagram (@irishforeignministry) accounts for updates
  • Check our official travel advice at ireland.ie/travelwise
  • Register your details with the Department via our Citizens Registration facility
  • For information on travel insurance implications, contact your insurance company directly. Insurance Ireland has also published a page on Travel Insurance FAQs for impacted individuals

Irish citizens in Ireland

Irish citizens in Ireland with queries or concerns can contact the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Consular Crisis Team in Dublin at +353 1 408 2000.

Irish citizens in the region

Irish citizens in the Gulf and Middle East region should contact their local Embassy or Representative Office:

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