Advisory Regarding the Escalating Situation in the Middle East
As of May 27, 2026
To all students,
As of Wednesday, May 27, 2026, the following seven countries in the Middle East have been issued a Level 3 travel advisory by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, “Avoid All Travel”:
- Saudi Arabia (partially)
- Qatar
- Bahrain
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Jordan (partially)
- Kuwait
- Oman
If you are planning to depart from or return to Japan on flights that transit through the Middle East, please change your itinerary to alternative routes that pass through safer regions.
In addition, unforeseen incidents may occur even outside the Middle East. Please make sure to obtain up-to-date information and pay closer-than-usual attention to your surroundings.
Furthermore, when traveling abroad, students are required to submit an “Overseas Travel Plan”. When submitting the plan, please ensure that all transit points are accurately included.