German Foreign Office Advises Against Travel to Gulf Region Amid Escalation
Advisory includes popular tourist destinations following increased tensions between Israel and Iran.
The German Foreign Office has issued a travel advisory recommending against all non-essential trips to the Gulf region due to escalating tensions linked to recent military confrontations between Israel and Iran.
Updated on June 13, 2025, this advisory now encompasses seven countries, including well-known travel destinations such as the United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai.
The advisory initially covered Israel and Iran, where existing alerts indicated significant risks to travelers.
In light of recent aerial attacks exchanged between the two nations, the Foreign Office expanded its travel warnings to include Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan.
The alert for Israel has raised the travel warning to a higher alert level, indicating a serious danger to life, although it does not impose an outright travel ban.
Prior alerts covering the entirety of Iran and Yemen remain in effect, alongside advisories against travel to parts of Lebanon and Iraq.
The crisis response center of the Foreign Office has been activated continuously to monitor the evolving situation.
A spokesperson emphasized the importance of following local security authorities' instructions, remaining updated with travel security advisories, and registering on the crisis prevention list maintained by the office.
The German embassies and consulates in the region continue to operate, albeit with exceptions; the embassy in Tel Aviv was closed but remains accessible by phone and online for vital communications.
The German government has been in contact with several thousand German nationals currently residing in Israel to provide information regarding potential evacuation options amid the heightened risks.
Updated on June 13, 2025, this advisory now encompasses seven countries, including well-known travel destinations such as the United Arab Emirates, particularly Dubai.
The advisory initially covered Israel and Iran, where existing alerts indicated significant risks to travelers.
In light of recent aerial attacks exchanged between the two nations, the Foreign Office expanded its travel warnings to include Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Jordan.
The alert for Israel has raised the travel warning to a higher alert level, indicating a serious danger to life, although it does not impose an outright travel ban.
Prior alerts covering the entirety of Iran and Yemen remain in effect, alongside advisories against travel to parts of Lebanon and Iraq.
The crisis response center of the Foreign Office has been activated continuously to monitor the evolving situation.
A spokesperson emphasized the importance of following local security authorities' instructions, remaining updated with travel security advisories, and registering on the crisis prevention list maintained by the office.
The German embassies and consulates in the region continue to operate, albeit with exceptions; the embassy in Tel Aviv was closed but remains accessible by phone and online for vital communications.
The German government has been in contact with several thousand German nationals currently residing in Israel to provide information regarding potential evacuation options amid the heightened risks.
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