Security situation in the region

Dear Swiss nationals,

The FDFA now advises against tourist and non-essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and the Sultanate of Oman.

Airports in countries where the airspace is currently open are gradually expanding their services to respond as effectively as possible to the needs of those stranded in the region. However, restrictions on air traffic cannot be ruled out, and airspace may be closed at short notice.

Please contact your travel provider directly to discuss the options available to you. The travel agency will assist you with rebooking, extending hotel stays and other arrangements, as well as with planning your return journey.

If you have arranged your trip independently, you must contact the airline directly regarding flight options and tickets.

In the meantime, please follow the instructions issued by the local authorities. They provide information on security measures, warn the population and, if necessary, carry out evacuations.

Please make sure that your contact details and current location are always kept up to date in the Travel Admin App.

In case of emergency, the FDFA Helpline in Bern can be reached 24/7 at +41 800 24 7 365 / +41 58 465 33 33 or by email at helpline@eda.admin.ch.

The Embassy of Switzerland to Oman and Yemen has been informed by the Foreign Ministry of the Sultanate of Oman that, effective Sunday, March 15^th 2026, an Oman Air counter will be operational at the Omani land border crossings with the United Arab Emirates (Khatm Al Shikla Al Wajajah and Khatm Malaha) to facilitate the booking of travel tickets with Oman Air to various international destinations.                                                                                     

Travel advice for Oman and Yemen