Guidance & answers

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On this page, you'll find answers to our most frequently asked questions and guidance about the current situation in the Middle East. For further assistance and situation-specific support, please reach out to your Vialto contact. Clients can also visit our Rapid Response Dashboard to see our guidance across all regions.

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Frequently asked questions

This is a roundup of some of the general questions we are asked by clients managing a crisis situation. We also offer a Rapid Deployment Dashboard. which has been set up to answer questions specifically for those who are managing the current situation in the Middle East. It covers government advisories, travel restrictions, border crossing details, and visa questions and is updated daily with news and advice as events unfold.

To support decision-making in this situation, what information should employers confirm now for employees, dependents, and stranded travelers?

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What scenarios should employers plan for during this phase?

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What should travelers do if they are stranded at an airport and their visa/immigration status is close to expiring?

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Are commercial flights still operating from parts of the Middle East, and are governments arranging assisted departures?

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Can travelers assume they will be eligible for a government-assisted departure or evacuation flight?

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Are embassies, consulates, and visa application centers (including VFS) operating normally across the region?

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If a traveler is attempting departure by air, what practical preparations should they make?

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What should be checked before planning a repatriation route through a third country?

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