Visa Requirements for Yemeni Citizens
Visa Information for Passport Holders of Yemen
Visa Not Required
7 destinations allow visa-free entry to Yemeni citizens.
- Dominica PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free21 days
- Egypt PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free3 monthsOnly applies citizens older than 45 or younger than 18 years of age.
- Malaysia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free90 daysExtendable to a yearly Yemeni Special Pass visa.
- Micronesia PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 days
- Samoa PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free60 days
- Sudan PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free30 DaysNationals of Yemen arriving from Yemen for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- Syria PermalinkShow on MapVisa-Free
Visa On Arrival
A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 13 destinations for passport holders of Yemen.
- Burundi PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
- Cape Verde PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalVisa 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 MapVisa On Arrival45 days
- Djibouti PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival90 days
- Haiti PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 MonthsVisitors must provide an address of stay in Haiti.
- Iraq PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival
- Lebanon PermalinkShow on MapVisa On ArrivalVisa 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 MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Palau PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 days
- Seychelles PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival3 months
- Timor-Leste PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival30 daysAt Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only.
- Tuvalu PermalinkShow on MapVisa On Arrival1 month
eVisa
Yemeni passport allows entry to 54 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.
- Albania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 daysVisa 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 MapeVisa
- Australia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa12 MonthsMay apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Bahamas PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Benin PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
- Bhutan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaVisa 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 - Botswana PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Cameroon PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Chad PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Colombia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on MapeVisae-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa7 days
- Ecuador PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- El Salvador PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Ethiopia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Gabon PermalinkShow on MapeVisaeVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
- Indonesia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 Days
- Iran PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 Days
- Jordan PermalinkShow on MapeVisaeVisa available for 3, 6, 12 Months or 5 Years
- Kenya PermalinkShow on MapeVisa3 months
- Kyrgyzstan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Lesotho PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Liberia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Malawi PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Mauritania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Moldova PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Mozambique PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- Namibia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- New Zealand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa6 MonthsHolders 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 MapeVisa90 Days
- Oman PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Pakistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on MapeVisa60 days
- Qatar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 DaysMay apply online
- Saint Kitts and Nevis PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Singapore PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Somalia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 days
- South Korea PermalinkShow on MapeVisaMultiple-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 MapeVisaObtainable online
Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel - Suriname PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- São Tome and Príncipe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Tanzania PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Thailand PermalinkShow on MapeVisa
- Togo PermalinkShow on MapeVisa15 days
- Türkiye PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 daysMust 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 MapeVisa90 DaysAn 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 MapeVisaMay apply using 'Smart service'.
- Vietnam PermalinkShow on MapeVisa30 DaysVisa 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 MapeVisa90 days
- Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on MapeVisa90 days
eVisa / On Arrival
For 10 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Yemen.
- Bahrain PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 Days
- Bolivia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival
- Cambodia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
- Georgia PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 DaysVisa 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. - Laos PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days17
e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is available at Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane. - Madagascar PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Nepal PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
- Rwanda PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysMay apply online.
Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda - Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
30 days extendable to 6 months. - Tajikistan PermalinkShow on MapeVisa or Visa On Arrival45 days
Pre-arranged Visa Required
106 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.
- Afghanistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Algeria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Andorra PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Angola PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Argentina PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Armenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa 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 MapVisa Required
- Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bangladesh PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Barbados PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Belarus PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredPassengers 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 MapVisa Required
- Belize PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bosnia and Herzegovina PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brazil PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Brunei PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Bulgaria PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Canada PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredUS permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free
- Central African Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Chile PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- China PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required24-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 MapVisa Required
- Costa Rica PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredHolders 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 MapVisa Required
- Cuba PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Cyprus PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Czech Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Denmark PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Dominican Republic PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eritrea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Estonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Eswatini PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Fiji PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Finland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- France PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Gambia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Germany PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Ghana PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Greece PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Grenada PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Guatemala PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa 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 MapVisa Required
- Honduras PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Hungary PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Iceland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- India PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa Exemptions:
Passengers with a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card.
Passengers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet. - Ireland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Israel PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredConfirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.
- Italy PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Jamaica PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Japan PermalinkShow on MapVisa 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 MapVisa Required
- Kiribati PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Kuwait PermalinkShow on MapVisa Requirede-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 MapVisa Required
- Liechtenstein PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Lithuania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Luxembourg PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Macedonia PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa 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 MapVisa Required
- Malta PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Marshall Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mauritius PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Mexico PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa 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 MapVisa Required
- Mongolia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Montenegro PermalinkShow on MapVisa 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 MapVisa Required
- Myanmar PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nauru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Netherlands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Nicaragua PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa on arrival if holding a valid visa of United States, Canada, and Schengen Member state
- Niger PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- North Korea PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Norway PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Panama PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa 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 MapVisa Required
- Peru PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Philippines PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Poland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Portugal PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Romania PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Russia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saint Lucia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- San Marino PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on MapVisa 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 MapVisa 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 MapVisa 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 MapVisa Required
- Slovenia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Solomon Islands PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- South Africa PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Spain PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Sweden PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Switzerland PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Tonga PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Trinidad and Tobago PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredMay apply online.
- Tunisia PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Turkmenistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredEligible 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 MapVisa Required
- United Kingdom PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uruguay PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
- Uzbekistan PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredVisa 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 MapVisa RequiredMay apply online.
- Vatican PermalinkShow on MapVisa RequiredOpen borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
- Venezuela PermalinkShow on MapVisa Required
Entry Refused
Disagreements between Yemen and 2 destinations have imposed restrictions in traveling to Yemen.
- Libya PermalinkShow on MapEntry Refused
- United States of America PermalinkShow on MapEntry RefusedEffective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries.
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