Ghana Embassy in Qatar to Conduct Emergency Evacuation for Citizens Amid Security Concerns
The Embassy of Ghana in Qatar has announced plans to carry out an emergency evacuation exercise for Ghanaians living in Qatar, following heightened security concerns in the region.
In a notice dated March 15, 2026, the embassy explained that the government’s decision follows an earlier communication issued on March 6 regarding the evolving security situation.
The statement clarified that the evacuation will be strictly one-way, from Qatar to Ghana.
Ghanaians currently residing in Qatar who wish to participate are urged to reconfirm their interest immediately by submitting the biodata pages of their passports via email.
The required information should be sent to doha@mfa.gov.gh no later than Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
The embassy emphasized that the exercise is a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of Ghanaians in the country.
The announcement comes amid growing concerns over security developments in parts of the Middle East, prompting several nations to review contingency plans for their citizens abroad.
