Guidance for Americans who wish to leave Middle East

The U.S. government is ready to help Americans return home safely from the Middle East if you choose to take advantage of the options available.

• Kuwait’s airspace remains closed. The land border with Saudi Arabia remains open. The U.S. government cannot guarantee your safety if you choose to depart using this option.
• Receive the latest security updates by enrolling at step.state.gov.
• For consular help, call 24/7: +1-202-501-4444 (from abroad) or +1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada).
• For more information:
  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/404.html