U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Updated to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel on March 2.
Full advisory →Is Qatar safe? 🇶🇦
Asia · Updated
As of July 2026, Qatar scores 44/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Qatar Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 1 Qatar destination assessed, Doha scores highest (44/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Regional tensions The US and Iran announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 17 June in relation to the conflict in the Middle East, however the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations across the region, including Qatar, against US military and civilian infrastructure.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 3Avoid non-essential travel
Canada's official risk level for Qatar: avoid non-essential travel.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Qatar destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Qatar safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 30 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2022 | 0.1 / 100k | 100 | World Bank Open Data (2022) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 82/100 | 82 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 67/100 | 67 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 7.3 / 100k | 75 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Qatar safety FAQ
Is Qatar safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Qatar Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Qatar averages 44/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Qatar?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Doha currently scores highest at 44/100 (Use Caution).
Where does this Qatar safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.