Middle East situation: Vietnamese citizens are advised against visiting security-sensitive areas to ensure safety
WVR - Amid the complex conflict in the Middle East, on February 28, Vietnamese Embassies in the Gulf region issued an urgent notice advising Vietnamese citizens in the area to limit unnecessary travel and avoid security-sensitive locations to ensure safety.
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| Scene in Iran after Israel's airstrike on February 28, 2026. (Photo; VNA) |
Amid regional security tensions related to conflicts and military activities starting on the morning of February 28, the Vietnamese Embassy in Qatar advises Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in Qatar to remain vigilant, proactively ensure personal safety, and closely monitor official information from Qatar and subsequent embassy announcements.
The Embassy's urgent notice advises citizens to limit unnecessary travel, especially to crowded areas, sensitive events, areas around diplomatic missions, military bases, key locations, and major shopping centers during warning periods.
The embassy also suggests citizens prepare a "stay-in-place" plan when necessary; choose a safe location; stock essential supplies (drinking water, dry food, personal medications, backup batteries, flashlights...); closely follow information from Qatari authorities (Ministry of Interior, local security forces...), official media, and embassy channels; promptly report any changes in residence or relocation; check personal identification documents and store copies; record emergency contact information of employers/sponsors and relatives.
The Embassy advises that if Qatari authorities issue "stay-in-place" or travel restriction guidelines, Vietnamese citizens should strictly comply and avoid going out until further notice.
In case of emergency protection and support needs, the embassy advises Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in Qatar to contact the Embassy via the citizen protection hotline: 974 77088920; email: [email protected].
On the same day, the Vietnamese Embassy in the UAE issued a notice advising Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in the UAE, especially in the capital Abu Dhabi, to proactively ensure safety measures, closely monitor official UAE information, and subsequent embassy announcements.
The embassy's urgent notice advises citizens to limit unnecessary travel during warning periods; prepare self-protection plans when necessary at safe locations at home/work; closely follow information from UAE authorities, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, official media, and embassy channels; keep communication devices operational; check/store personal identification documents (passport, residence card, employment contract, insurance...); record emergency contact information of employers/sponsors and relatives.
If UAE authorities issue safety protection or travel restriction guidelines, the embassy advises citizens to strictly comply until further notice.
In case of emergency support needs, the embassy advises citizens to contact the embassy via the citizen protection hotline: 971 50 129 9789, email: [email protected]@gmail.com; address: Villa 147, Salama Bint Butti Street (Street 23), Al Mushrif Area, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
The embassy advises the Vietnamese community in the UAE to remain calm, proactively ensure safety, and regularly update with subsequent announcements.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Kuwait also issued similar advisories for Vietnamese citizens living, working, and studying in Kuwait.
The Embassy advises citizens to follow Kuwait's official media channels for news updates; be ready to move when necessary or upon evacuation request; ensure personal safety and asset protection; keep phones operational and maintain communication with family and friends to report personal status; follow embassy channels for new announcements.
In case of emergency support needs, the embassy advises citizens to contact the embassy via the citizen protection hotline: 965 9975 8155; 965 2531 1450.
Given the complex security situation in some Middle Eastern countries, the Vietnamese Embassy in Saudi Arabia advises all Vietnamese citizens living, studying, and working in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Yemen to note the following measures: avoid approaching security-sensitive areas, especially crowded locations; regularly monitor and update via official, reliable channels; always carry personal identification, passport, visa, and important documents; store copies on electronic devices for use when necessary; maintain regular communication with family, colleagues, and friends in the area to promptly support each other in emergencies.
Additionally, the Embassy advises citizens to strictly adhere to local laws and government guidelines; limit unnecessary travel; proactively prepare personal and family safety plans.
In emergencies, the embassy advises immediate contact with the Vietnamese Embassy in Saudi Arabia for timely support via phone: 966114547887/ 966 595731500, email: [email protected].
