Travel Guidance for Constituents in the Middle East
The Office of Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez is closely monitoring the rapidly developing situation in the Middle East and stands ready to share guidance and help NY-14 constituents.
The State Department is urging Americans to depart immediately from the following countries due to serious safety concerns:
- Bahrain
- Egypt
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
The Department of State’s crisis intake form for coordinating assisted departure is also now live.
SMART TRAVEL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (STEP)
The State Department is urging that Americans abroad follow official guidance.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive the latest safety updates, travel advisories, and emergency contact information. You can also follow the “U.S. Department of State - Security Updates for U.S. Citizens” channel on WhatsApp.
CONSULAR ASSISTANCE
The State Department’s call center is operating 24/7.
Call only with urgent emergencies (such as a lost passport, minors traveling alone, or school groups) call:
- From abroad: +1-202-501-4444
- From the U.S. & Canada: +1-888-407-4747
- For country-specific alerts, please monitor U.S. embassy websites in your location.
NY-14 constituents abroad who need assistance can also contact our office for support.