Visa Requirements for Yemeni Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of Yemen

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Visa Not Required

6 destinations allow visa-free entry to Yemeni citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 10 destinations for passport holders of Yemen.

  • Burundi PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .1 month
  • Cape Verde PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports.
    Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival
    Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival.
  • Comoros PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .45 days
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival
  • Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .90 days
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .Visa Exemptions:
    Passengers of Lebanese descent with a foreign passport and a national ID card, expired passport or a civil extract issued by Lebanon.

    Visa Issuance:
    Nationals of Yemen can obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) for a maximum stay of 1 month. They must have:
    - at least USD 2,000.- in cash; and
    - a non-refundable return or circle trip ticket; and
    - a copy of a hotel reservation confirmation or a private residential address with a telephone number in Lebanon.
    They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 2 months.

    Passengers with a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure issued to businessmen, bankers, directors and investors by the Lebanese Immigration Directorate can obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) for a maximum stay of 6 months.
  • Maldives PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .30 days
  • Palau PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .30 days
  • Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only.
  • Tuvalu PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .1 month

eVisa

Yemeni passport allows entry to 60 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • Afghanistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRequirement updated .Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan.
    e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
  • Albania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years.
  • Antigua and Barbuda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .Holders of a visa or residency issued by Canada, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa upon arrival that costs USD100 for a maximum of 30 days.
  • Australia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa12 monthsRemarks updated .May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
  • Bahamas PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks 30 days
  • Benin PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days.
    e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee
  • Bolivia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Botswana PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Chad PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Colombia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .7 days
  • Ecuador PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • El Salvador PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaeVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .90 days
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .60 days
  • Iran PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .30 days
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaeVisa available for 3, 6, 12 Months or 5 Years
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .3 months
  • Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Lesotho PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Liberia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Moldova PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .30 days
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa6 monthsRemarks updated .Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .90 days
  • Oman PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks 60 days
  • Qatar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRemarks updated .May apply online
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Seychelles PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks 3 months
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Singapore PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks Conditions applies, else regular visa required
  • Somalia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks 30 days
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years).
    May apply online
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaObtainable online
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
  • Suriname PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Tanzania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Thailand PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .
  • Togo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated , remarks 15 days
  • Türkiye PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRemarks updated .Must pay an eVisa fee before entering.
    e-Visa can be obtained if holding a multiple entry visa or a residence permit from any of the Schengen countries, USA, UK or Ireland.
  • Uganda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysRemarks updated .An East African Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda is accepted to enter Uganda if the passenger has first entered the country which has issued the visa. It is a multiple-entry visa and is valid for 90 days.
    May apply online.
  • United Arab Emirates PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaMay apply using 'Smart service'.
  • Venezuela PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRequirement updated .Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers.
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysRequirement updated , remarks Visa Exemptions:
    Nationals of Yemen arriving at Phu Quoc (PQC) for a maximum stay of 30 days.
    Nationals of Yemen arriving at any international airport in Viet Nam with a connecting flight to Phu Quoc (PQC) on the same calendar day. A maximum stay of 30 days will be granted for Phu Quoc (PQC).
  • Zambia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .90 days
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaRemarks updated .90 days

eVisa / On Arrival

For 7 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Yemen.

  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .30 days
  • Laos PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .18
    e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
    Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .90 days
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRequirement updated , remarks 90 days
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysRemarks updated .May apply online.
    Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Tajikistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On ArrivalRemarks updated .45 days

Pre-arranged Visa Required

107 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Yemen. This requirement may be waived off if Yemeni citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

  • Algeria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation.
  • Angola PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Argentina PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Armenia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredSpouses, parents, children, brothers and sisters of nationals of Armenia can obtain a visa on arrival. They must present proof confirming the relationship.
    Passengers of Armenian origin can obtain a visa on arrival. They must present proof confirming their Armenian origin.
  • Austria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Bangladesh PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Barbados PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Belarus PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .Passengers can obtain a visa on arrival at Minsk (MSQ). They must have:
    - documents used during visa application. These documents must have been submitted to the Consular Division at Minsk (MSQ) at least 3 (for short-term visas) or 5 working days (for long-term visas) before departure. Or
    - a service contract issued according the laws of Belarus; or
    - an original invitation letter issued by a Belarusian tourist company or a medical/health organization. The letter must be written on official headed paper; and must have:
    - the passenger's name, passport details, purpose and duration of stay; and
    - the original signature and official seal of the head of the inviting organization. Exception: This does not apply to passengers arriving from or transiting through the Russian Fed.
  • Belgium PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Belize PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Brazil PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Brunei PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Bulgaria PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Canada PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free
  • Central African Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Chile PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • China PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports.
    Visa on arrival for Macao
  • Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Costa Rica PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Croatia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Cuba PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Cyprus PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Czech Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Denmark PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .Only applies citizens older than 45 or younger than 18 years of age.
  • Eritrea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Estonia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Eswatini PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Fiji PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Finland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • France PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Gambia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Georgia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated , remarks Visa Exemptions:
    Passengers with a visa issued by an EEA Member State, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Isl., Falkland Isl. (Malvinas), Gibraltar, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Turks and Caicos Isl., USA, United Arab Emirates or Virgin Isl. (British) for a maximum stay of 90 days. This does not apply to passengers with an e-visa. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.

    Passengers with a visa issued by Australia or United Kingdom for a maximum stay of 90 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.

    Passengers with a visa issued by Australia or United Kingdom for a maximum stay of 90 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.

    Passengers with Georgian origins for a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Germany PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Ghana PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Greece PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Grenada PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Guatemala PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State.
  • Guyana PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Haiti PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRequirement updated .
  • Honduras PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Hungary PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Iceland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • India PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa Exemptions:
    Passengers with a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card.

    Passengers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet.
  • Ireland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Israel PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredConfirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.
  • Italy PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Jamaica PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Japan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredPassengers with a passport transiting through Narita (NRT), Tokyo (HND) or Osaka (KIX) with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 72 hours can obtain a Shore Pass on arrival. They must not be subject to entry restrictions and they must:
    - have documents required for the next destination; and
    - have proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay; and
    - arrive at and depart from the same airport.
  • Kazakhstan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Kiribati PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:

    To be 18 years old and over.
    The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months.
    To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual.
    Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa
  • Latvia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Lithuania PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Luxembourg PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Macedonia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state.
  • Mali PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Malta PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Mauritius PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Mexico PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa Exemptions:
    Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada, Japan, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 180 days.

    Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa.
  • Monaco PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Mongolia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Montenegro PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredVisa Exemptions:
    Passengers with a visa, valid for the period of stay, issued by Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, New Zealand, Romania, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 30 days.
  • Morocco PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Nauru PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Netherlands PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Nicaragua PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredVisa on arrival if holding a valid visa of United States, Canada, and Schengen Member state
  • Niger PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • North Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Norway PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Panama PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK.
  • Paraguay PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Peru PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Philippines PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an eVisa application.
  • Poland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Portugal PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Romania PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Russia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • San Marino PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredPassengers with a tourist or business visa issued by USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must have been used at least once and should have an entry stamp of the issuing country. Passengers are allowed a total stay of 90 days within a period of 12 months. Visa fee must be paid by credit card.
  • Senegal PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredVisa on arrival holding an official invitation letter issued by a Senegalese Authority to participants of international events or proof of accommodation
  • Serbia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredVisa Exemptions:
    Passengers with a visa issued by Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA or an EEA Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must be multiple entry and valid for the period of intended stay. Information: The maximum stay of 90 days is granted within a 6 month period.
  • Slovakia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Slovenia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • South Africa PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Spain PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Sweden PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Switzerland PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Tonga PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May apply online.
  • Tunisia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Eligible for a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days if having a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Ukraine PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • United Kingdom PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Uruguay PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa Required
  • Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Visa not required for holders of a valid Residency Visa in the United Arab Emirates for at least 3 months.
    May apply online.
  • Vanuatu PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .May apply online.
  • Vatican PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa RequiredRemarks updated .Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.

Entry Refused

Disagreements between Yemen and 2 destinations have imposed restrictions in traveling to Yemen.

  • Libya PermalinkShow on Map
    Entry RefusedRequirement updated .
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on Map
    Entry RefusedRequirement updated , remarks Effective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries, with certain exemptions.

Information last checked . Requirements last changed on .