Caution: Please check with the nearest embassy about any updates to the rules and policies. With Yemen’s crisis, you may need to obtain two visas to Yemen, one from the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG) and one from the “de facto government” (DFG). The DFG visa is obtained through the agency that invites you, especially since most visitors in Yemen are engaged in the humanitarian effort.
Entry restrictions: The Government of the Republic of Yemen refuses entry and transit facilities to holders of Israeli passports, or holders of passports containing visas valid or expired for Israel or any indication, such as entry or exit stamps, that the holder has visited Israel.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of departure required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except:
(a) nationals of Iraq, Jordan and Syria;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft provided they hold valid onward or return documentation and are not leaving the airport.
Types of visa: Tourist/Visitor (Single-entry only); Business (Single- and Multiple-Entry); Work; Transit.
Validity: Single-entry (2 months from date of issue); Mutiple-entry (6 months or 1 year from date of issue).
Cost: Tourist/Visitor: £25. Business: £35 (Single-entry); £90 (6-month Multiple-entry); £180 (1-year Multiple-entry).
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see address section.
Application requirements: Tourist/Visitor: (a) Completed application form. (b) 2 passport-size photos. (c) Return ticket. (d) Valid passport. (e) Fee in postal orders or cash; company cheques are accepted. (f) Stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications. (g) Letter from travel company organising the trip. Business: (a)-(f) and (h) Letter from company explaining purpose of visit and nature of business. Work visa: (a)-(f) and (i) Work permit from local authority in Yemen.
Note: Group visas are available for ten or more visitors whose tour has been organised through a travel company in Yemen. Contact the Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for details.
Working days required: 3 (personal applications); 5 (postal applications).
Download Visa Application Form this form can be viewed and printed using Adobe Acrobat Reader which can be downloaded for free from the Adobe web site.
Note: This application form should only be used at the Washington Embassy. Non-US residents should use this form only as a reference. Do not adjust the size of this form.
Check with your embassy for any recent changes in immigration laws.
Yemen embassies worldwide.