The Swedish Foreign Ministry (UD) advises Swedes against traveling to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain due to the escalating conflict in the region. The decision was made on Saturday following attacks by the US and Israel against Iran. The advisory does not apply to transit flights at certain airports in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
On its website, the Swedish Foreign Ministry (UD) states that Swedes should avoid travel to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Bahrain. The decision on the travel advisory was taken on Saturday, February 28, 2026, after the US and Israel initiated attacks against Iran. Earlier that day, reports emerged of explosions in, among other places, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
The advisory does not apply to transit flights at certain airports in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Travel advisories have previously been in place for several other countries in the region, including Israel and Iran.
The UD's recommendations are updated continuously based on the security situation. Swedes are urged to follow the authority's advice to avoid risks in the tense environment.
