Yemen · Entry rules
Who needs a visa for Yemen?
Entry rules for Yemen by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, D.C., checked .
In brief
No nationality can visit Yemen without a visa under its official rules. 51 need a visa before they travel.
- Visa-free
- 0
- On arrival
- 0
- eVisa or ETA
- 0
- Visa required
- 51
Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, D.C.147 nationalities not covered by the official sourceReport a change
Most common
India
United States
Hong Kong
Pakistan
Vietnam
Saudi ArabiaAll passports
Partly verified: the official source covers the groups below but not every nationality. For a passport not listed here, check the official sites at the end of this page.
Yemen entry rules at a glance
| Group | Stay | Nationalities | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa required | Not stated | 51 | United States, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom | Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, D.C. |
Visa required: the US, Japan, Germany and 48 more
Visa with an invitation letter from Yemen's Department of Immigration; the Embassy in Washington issues no tourist visas at this time.
Andorra
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belgium
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece- Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Kuwait
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
San Marino- Saudi Arabia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom- United States
Vatican City
Source: Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, D.C., checked Visa requirements for US passport holders and US residents: An invitation letter from the Republic of Yemen, Department of Immigration
Source: Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, D.C., checked Note : If you are a citizen of one of the following countries, you Will need a visa to Yemen :
Where to apply
A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Yemen, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.
These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.
Most searched passports
FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Yemen?
It depends on your passport: 51 need a visa. Choose your passport above.
Do US citizens need a visa for Yemen?
Yes. US citizens need a visa before they travel to Yemen (Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, D.C., checked 31 Oct 2026).
Sources and changes
- All groups checked against Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, D.C.. No change since.
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