Visa Requirements for Yemen

Instant Visa policy lookup 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.

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  • Visa On Arrival3 monthsRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
  • Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Visa On Arrival3 months
  • Visa On Arrival3 monthsRemarks updated .Due to safety concerns, the Malaysian government has advised its citizens not travel to Yemen for any reason.
    Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
  • Visa On Arrival3 months
  • Visa On Arrival3 monthsRemarks updated .Due to safety concerns, the Government of Qatar advises citizens not to travel to Yemen for any reason.
  • Visa On Arrival90 daysRemarks updated .Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Yemen for any reason.
  • Visa On Arrival3 monthsVisa on arrival issued free of charge.
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    Visa On Arrival3 monthsRemarks updated .Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).

eVisa

Passport holders for 4 countries can obtain an electronic visa / authorization prior to arrival to travel to Yemen.

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  • eVisaRequirement updated , remarks Special permission needed for travel outside Sanaa 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.
    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.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

Prior to arrival at Yemen, passport holders of 210 countries must obtain a visa at their corresponding consulate of Yemen. Additional travel conditions (such as Visas to other countries) may waive this requirement.

  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
  • Visa RequiredRequirement updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen due to the ongoing Yemeni civil war. Dutch citizens in Yemen are advised to leave if safe to do so.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Due to safety concerns, Australian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen.
    Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRequirement updated , remarks 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.
    Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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    Visa Required90 daysRemarks updated .
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Exit visa required for stays over 30 days.
    Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on map
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  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Dominican Citizens of Yemeni origin with a Yemeni identification document or proof of Yemeni origin do not need a visa.
  • Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on map
    Visa Required
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on map
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  • Falkland Islands PermalinkShow on map
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .As of April 2024, due to safety concerns, Indonesian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen.
    Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
  • Visa RequiredRequirement updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .The Irish government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen due to the volatile situation in the country. Terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines are present.
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  • Visa RequiredRequirement updated , remarks The Japanese government advises its citizens to refrain from traveling to Yemen due to the ongoing civil war in Yemen.
    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 introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.
    Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on map
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa or entry may be refused if the passport contains an Israeli stamp or if the holder was born in Israel (see Israeli stamps).
    Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen due to the ongoing Yemeni civil war. Dutch citizens in Yemen are advised to leave if safe to do so.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen (including the island of Socotra). The ongoing conflict and the extreme threat of terrorism and kidnapping presents a significant risk to New Zealanders in Yemen.
    Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .The New Zealand government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen (including the island of Socotra). The ongoing conflict and the extreme threat of terrorism and kidnapping presents a significant risk to New Zealanders in Yemen.
    Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
  • Norfolk Island PermalinkShow on map
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  • Northern Mariana Islands PermalinkShow on map
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRequirement updated .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.
    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 introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
    The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen due to terrorism, civil unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines.
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Due to safety concerns, the Russian government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen.
    Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Saint Barthélemy PermalinkShow on map
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  • Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens of Yemeni origin with a Yemeni identification document or proof of Yemeni origin do not need a visa.
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  • Saint Martin (Netherlands) PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .The Dutch government advises its citizens not to travel to Yemen due to the ongoing Yemeni civil war. Dutch citizens in Yemen are advised to leave if safe to do so.
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .The Government of Singapore has advised its citizens not to travel to Yemen due to the ongoing civil war in the country. Singaporeans currently in Yemen are advised to leave immediately.
    Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on map
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on map
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on map
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  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
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  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated , remarks Due to security concerns, the UK Government advises its citizens to avoid travelling to Yemen.
    Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
  • United States Virgin Islands PermalinkShow on map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .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.
    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 introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
    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
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .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.
    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 introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
    The U.S. government advises its citizens not to visit Yemen due to terrorism, civil unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines.
  • Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Registration mandatory.
    Exit visa required for stays over 30 days.
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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 .Special permission needed for travel outside Sanaa or Aden.
    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.
    Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).

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