Tanzania has cautioned its citizens living in or planning to travel to the Middle East to take extra care as security concerns continue to rise across the region.
In a statement issued on March 3, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation in Dodoma said the government is closely watching the unfolding situation and warned that the current environment may affect the safety and movement of Tanzanians abroad.
The advisory urges nationals to reconsider travel plans and strictly follow official guidance while in the affected countries.
“The Government of the United Republic of Tanzania is closely monitoring the ongoing security situation in the Middle East region,” the statement said.
The government said the advisory applies to Tanzanians residing in or intending to travel to several countries in the region, including Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.
“Due to the prevailing security environment, the Government advises Tanzanian citizens residing in or planning to travel to the region, including Bahrain, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman.”
Authorities cautioned that access to help from diplomatic offices may not always be guaranteed during times of instability.
“The Government wishes to inform citizens that, at times like these, in-person consular assistance may be limited depending on the individual’s location and the prevailing security situation.”
As a result, Tanzanians were urged to take personal responsibility for their safety and adhere to instructions from relevant authorities.
“All citizens are urged to take appropriate precautions and follow instructions issued by the relevant authorities.”
Those already in the Middle East were given clear guidance on how to stay safe. They were advised to avoid travelling to or from the region for now and to remain indoors where possible.
Citizens were also told to stay alert, avoid areas with security or military operations, and comply fully with directives from local officials in their countries of residence.
The ministry further advised Tanzanians to rely only on official sources of information and to ensure their passports and identification documents are kept in a secure but easily accessible place in case of an emergency.
“The Government urges Tanzanians in the Middle East to exercise caution and continue monitoring official communications from the Embassy and emergency channels.”
To improve coordination and monitoring, citizens in the region were encouraged to register through an online platform provided by the ministry. This, the government said, would allow authorities to maintain closer contact and provide updates when necessary.
The advisory also listed contact details for Tanzanian embassies across the region, including offices in Kuwait City, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Tel Aviv and Ankara. Telephone numbers, WhatsApp contacts and official email addresses were provided for emergency communication.
The ministry assured citizens that updates would continue as the situation develops.
“The Government, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation and Diplomatic Missions, will continue to provide information and consular assistance as circumstances permit in the respective areas.”
The statement was released by the Government Communication Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation.
The advisory comes at a time of rising tensions in parts of the Middle East, prompting several countries to reassess safety measures for their nationals abroad. Tanzanian authorities stressed that taking early precautions is necessary to protect citizens during periods of uncertainty and instability.
