DBB urges citizens to avoid travel to the Middle East

This warning is due to the high security risks currently prevailing in the region.

Risks and current situation

The situation in the Middle East remains extremely tense and unpredictable. There is a real risk of airspace closures and flight cancellations without prior notice. In addition, foreigners, including citizens of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, are at high risk of arbitrary detention.

Please be aware that the capacity of the Dutch embassy to provide consular assistance in crisis situations may be very limited or even non-existent. This warning applies in particular to travel to Iran, Israel, Iraq, Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, and the islands of Abu Musa and Tunb. Emergency Instruction: Crisis Contact Form (deadline March 6)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands advises all persons already in the region to assess their situation and, if possible, to leave the area in a safe and controlled manner.

The Crisis Contact Form is currently being used by people stuck in the following areas: Israel, Palestinian Territories (West Bank), Jordan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.

The Crisis Contact Form can be found on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands via the following link: https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/crisis/formulier 

• Deadline: This form closes on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Dutch time). • Conditions: You can only complete the form if you are stuck in one of the listed countries and you live in the Netherlands or the Caribbean part of the Kingdom (such as Aruba) and you have Dutch nationality (or are the partner/child of someone with Dutch nationality).

Attendance and Registration

To stay informed about the latest developments, it is essential that you register through the Information Service: https://informatieservice.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/.

If you need assistance, you can contact the contact center 24/7 at: +31 247 247 247.

Aruba's Department of Foreign Affairs emphasizes the importance of remaining alert, well informed and strictly following official travel advice via the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands:  https://www.nederlandwereldwijd.nl/reisadvies