Update - 11 March:

Qatar

Due to repeated security alerts and missile and drone attacks, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Doha once again urges Polish citizens staying in Qatar to exercise extreme caution.

We remind you of the need to strictly follow the recommendations of the Qatari authorities, in particular the guidance to remain in your residence and restrict movement to an absolute minimum.

 

Please also stay away from the following places and facilities that may be potential targets for attacks:

• military facilities and defence installations

• places associated with American presence

• critical infrastructure

• major transport hubs

• other strategic facilities

In the event of a security alert or if you hear an explosion, remain indoors, away from windows and glass surfaces, and follow the instructions of the local authorities.

We emphasise that the security-related situation remains dynamic and there is a real risk of further attacks.

Please follow only official announcements by the Qatari authorities and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Doha.

☎ Emergency number in Qatar: 999
☎ Emergency telephone number of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Doha: +974 3368 0766

Thailand

Flights from Thailand

There may be disruptions and cancellations of flights, in particular those with connections in the Middle East.

Flights with connections in Europe are operating normally. Thus, it is worth checking alternative routes via European hubs.

It is worth considering flights not only to Poland but also to other cities in Europe (e.g. Vienna, Berlin, Prague, London) and returning to your country from there.

Departure date change or flight rebooking is the responsibility of:

• • the airline (for individual travel),
• • the travel agency (for package travel).

The Embassy is unable to change bookings or enforce service provision by carriers.

If your stay is extended and your visa or visa-free stay expires, you should report to the nearest immigration office.

The Thai authorities have declared that overstay fines will not be charged for travellers stranded due to flight cancellations.

No documents from the embassy, confirming the impossibility to leave, are required.

Information about alleged financial support

The media reports about 2,000 baht per tourist per day have not been confirmed.

Thailand has not yet introduced such a programme; it is only under consideration. The full statement on the situation in Thailand is available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

 

Update - 8 March:

Qatar

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Doha is hereby conveying information published by Qatar Tourism:

Individuals currently staying in Qatar and unable to leave the country due to the travel restrictions may be eligible for a temporary extension of their hotel stay.

For detailed information, Qatar Tourism recommends:

• checking information on the official Qatar Tourism website: https://www.qatartourism.com/en

• calling tourism hotline 106,

• or calling international hotline +974 4406 9921.

Please continue to follow official announcements by the Qatari authorities, the carriers and the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Doha.

 

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Doha informs that due to the continued general closure of the Qatari airspace, regular flight operations remain suspended at least until 9 March. Full operations will resume once the Qatari authorities confirm the safe reopening of the airspace.

It has also been announced that on 9 March, based on temporary authorisation from the aviation authorities for a limited operating corridor, Qatar Airways flights are planned to arrive at Hamad Airport from the following cities:

• Amsterdam

• Berlin

• Frankfurt

• London

• Zurich

• Muscat

The flights are exclusively for passengers whose final destination is Doha. Seats can be booked through the official Qatar Airways website, mobile application, or through travel agents.

Qatar Airways emphasized that the flights do not represent the full resumption of scheduled commercial operations.

Passengers are requested not to arrive at the departure airport unless they hold a valid confirmed ticket for travel.

Also, on 8 March Qatar Airways completed repatriation flights from Hamad Airport to:

• Amsterdam

• Berlin

• Frankfurt

• London

• Zurich

In the allocation of seats, priority was given to passengers staying there with their families, elderly persons and those with urgent medical and compassionate travel needs.

 Latest information from the carrier:

qatarairways.com/travelalerts

 Qatar Airways helpline: +974 4144 5555.

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Doha also reminds travellers of the need to follow official announcements from the Qatari authorities and the carriers, and to comply with safety recommendations.

Israel

This morning, Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv resumed departure operations in an extremely limited format.

This does not mean full reopening of the Israeli airspace or resumption of the standard flights schedule. The airport is operating on a very limited scale. Flights are operated only by Israeli airlines, and new departure options are being finalized. Detailed notifications are provided on an ongoing basis in the Odyseusz system. If you don’t receive them, it means that the trip registered by you is beyond the date of the message. Please update it!

 The airplanes can carry between 70 and 100 passengers per flight.

 Each departure requires separate approval and coordination by the authorities.

 

Update - 6 March:

Due to the unstable security situation in the Middle East, in many countries of the region airspace for civil aviation remains partially or fully closed.

More on the impact of the situation on flights to and from Asia: on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Qatar

Qatar has announced that passengers holding bookings for travel between 28 February and 15 March 2026 are eligible for a free change of the flight date (by up to 14 days) or a refund of the unused ticket value. Due to the large number of incoming calls, passengers are requested to contact the helpline only if their flight is within the next 48 hours.

• Helpline: +974 4144 5555

 

Update - 5 March 2026

Cyprus

On 4 March, a strict prohibition of drone flights over the territory of Cyprus and its territorial waters was introduced. The prohibition will remain in force until further notice.

Qatar (update)

According to the latest information provided by Qatar Airways, flight operations from Doha airport remain suspended due to the closure of airspace.

Flights will resume once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirms the airspace is safe to reopen. A further update will be provided on 6 March by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC).

Qatar Airways has also announced that it will begin operating a limited number of relief flights from 5 March for the carrier’s passengers stranded in other locations in the region, which we view very positively.

Further information on the operations and available connections is published on the official Qatar Airways website:

https://www.qatarairways.com/en/travel-alerts.html

Detailed information on bookings and travel change can be obtained from the carrier:

• Qatar Airways Contact Centre: +974 4144 5555

Israel

Airports in Israel are closed!

Media reports regarding inbound flights to Israel concern only the repatriation of Israelis stranded abroad. Tel Aviv Airport remains closed until further notice.

Currently, the only way to leave Israel is by land.

Qatar

Due to the current situation, the Embassy of the Republic of the Republic of Poland in Doha continues to operate in crisis mode. The entire diplomatic and consular teams are working on-site and remotely, providing support to citizens and coordinating the activities with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and partners.

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Doha informs that, according to the announcement of the Qatari Ministry of Interior, all categories of entry visas that have expired or are about to expire have been extended by one month, subject to further extension in line with the developments.

The decision is effective as of Saturday, 28 February 2026.

• The extension applies to all types of entry visas that have expired or are about to expire.

• The extension will be processed automatically through electronic systems, without the need to visit the relevant departments or submit additional applications.

• The extension is exempted from fees.

Contact details of the Ministry of Interior of Qatar:

• Telephone: + 974 2367 111

• e-mail: info@moi.gov.qa

Lebanon

The airspace over Lebanon remains open. The only operating airline is Lebanese MEA that provides flights to Europe and Turkey. In addition, new irregular flights to Larnaca and Istanbul are added. Please follow the announcements by the Embassy and MEA for updates.

Jordan

The airspace over Jordan was reopened on 3 March. The decision to temporarily close the airspace between 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. on 2 March was revoked.

Remember – register your presence in Jordan in the ODYSEUSZ system (Odyseusz.msz.gov.pl), and in an emergency, call:

• Emergency phone number: ️+962 79 9440663 (24/7).

Saudi Arabia

Embassy of the Republic of the Republic of Poland in Riyadh

• Emergency phone line for the consul on duty: +966 54880 7718.

United Arab Emirates

Since Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) there has been gradual resumption of limited flight operations, following their complete suspension for 48 hours due to the tensions in the region.

We recommend that passengers:

• check the status of their flights on the websites and applications of the individual carriers;

• remain in contact with the airline or travel agency through which the booking was made.

Oman

The travel risk for Oman has been classified at the highest level 4. We advise against all travel. If you are in Oman, register in the Odyseusz system. The country is covered by the service of the diplomatic mission in Riyadh.

• Contact with the consul in Riyadh: + 966 54 880 7718

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