Still current at: 5 June 2017 Updated: 5 June 2017 Latest update:
Summary - Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, UAE and Egypt have suspended diplomatic ties with Qatar; there will be severe disruption of movement and partial or full closure of all air, naval and border crossings from these countries into and from Qatar from the early hours of 6 June 2017, leading to flight cancellations and a disruption in air and sea travel; you should contact your airline or tour operator for further information
Around 20,000 British nationals live in Qatar, and approximately 40,000 visit annually. Most visits are trouble-free.
On 4 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic ties with Qatar. There are reports of some border closures affecting road, air and sea routes between these countries and Qatar. This is likely to lead to a level of disruption, including for people travelling to and from Qatar.
On 5 June Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt and Bahrain announced further restrictions on travel and residence affecting Qatari nationals. These restrictions don’t apply to British nationals.
Flights between Qatar and Saudi Arabia and between Qatar and Egypt were suspended on 5 June until further notice. Other carriers are planning to suspend services from 12:01am on 6 June between Qatar and the UAE and Bahrain. You should check with your airline carrier directly before you travel. Direct flights to and from the UK aren’t affected.
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Qatar. See Terrorism
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