Visa Requirements for Yemen

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Visa Not Required

Passport holders of 1 country can travel to Yemen without prior visa, eVisa, or on-arrival visa.

Visa On Arrival

Visa to travel in Yemen can be obtained at airports and other borders crossings for Passport holders of 12 countries.

eVisa

Passport holders for 9 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Yemen.

  • eVisaRequirement updated .The Canadian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen (including the island of Socotra)due to the ongoing armed conflict, terrorist attacks and kidnapping.
    Canadians of Yemeni origins with a Yemeni identification document or a proof of Yemeni origins do not need a visa.
  • eVisaRequirement updated .Passengers can transit without visa with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.
    Yemen introduces electronic visa system since June 24, 2025 for some eligible nationals.
    The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Yemen due to the ongoing civil war in Yemen.
  • eVisaRequirement updated .
  • eVisaRequirement updated .Registration mandatory.
    Exit visa required for stays over 30 days.
    Passengers can transit without visa with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.
    Yemen introduces electronic visa system since June 24, 2025 for some eligible nationals.
    The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen due to terrorism, civil unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines.
  • eVisaRequirement updated .Special permission needed for travel outside Sana’a or Aden.
    Passengers can transit without visa with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.
    Due to safety concerns, the Taiwanese government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen.
    Yemen introduces electronic visa system since June 24, 2025 for some eligible nationals.
  • eVisaRequirement updated .Yemen introduces electronic visa system since June 24, 2025.
  • eVisaRequirement updated .Holders of passports containing an Israeli stamp or visa will be refused entry in Yemen.
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    eVisaRequirement updated .Registration mandatory.
    Exit visa required for stays over 30 days.
    Passengers can transit without visa with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.
    Yemen introduces electronic visa system since June 24, 2025 for some eligible nationals.
    The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen due to terrorism, civil unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines.
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on map
    eVisaRequirement updated .Registration mandatory.
    Exit visa required for stays over 30 days.
    Passengers can transit without visa with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.
    Yemen introduces electronic visa system since June 24, 2025 for some eligible nationals.
    The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen due to terrorism, civil unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Yemen, passport holders of 205 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Yemen. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

Special Conditions

Special conditions are imposed to passport holders of 1 country in order to travel to Yemen. These special requirements are often more time-consuming and may not be granted to every traveler.

  • Special RequirementsRequirement updated .Admission refused on entry and transit.
    Part of the Arab League boycott of Israel.
    Defined as an enemy state under Israeli law.

Entry Refused

Disagreements between Yemen and 1 country have imposed restrictions in traveling to Yemen.

  • Entry RefusedRemarks updated .As of 2011 and 2014, due to threats by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, the South Korean government bans its citizens from visiting Yemen.

Information last checked on . Requirements last changed on .