Yemen

Yemen Visa & Immigration System

Yemen requires visas for foreign nationals, obtained through Yemeni embassies before travel. U.S. Level 4 advisory: U.S. State Department has issued Level 4: Do Not Travel advisory for Yemen due to terrorism, civil unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines. UK FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen. U.S. Embassy closure: U.S. State Department confirms U.S. Embassy in Sana'a closed since February 2015, severely limiting consular services. U.S. State Department emphasizes U.S. citizens should not travel to Yemen under any circumstances, noting government cannot provide emergency assistance and U.S. citizens face extreme risks. Visa requirements: U.S. State Department confirms all visitors must obtain visa prior to travel, noting U.S. citizens typically issued visas valid for 30 days. Embassy of Yemen in Washington, D.C. currently not issuing tourist visas; contact (202) 965-4760 ext. 2 for current information. UK Foreign Office states visa mandatory for entry, requiring application through Yemeni Embassy in UK. Passport requirements: U.S. State Department requires passport valid for six months at time of entry with one page per entry stamp. UK Foreign Office requires passport remain valid for at least six months beyond arrival date. Medical certificate: U.S. State Department confirms Yemen requires medical certificate issued by authorized official body confirming free from infectious diseases, including HIV/AIDS testing. Registration: UK Foreign Office notes if staying longer than 14 days, required to register passport with Yemeni immigration authorities after arrival. Currency regulations: UK Foreign Office confirms local currency import/export prohibited. Foreign currency imports exceeding 3,000 US dollars must be declared. Export cannot exceed amount previously imported. Cash US dollars recommended as most convertible currency. ATM availability limited outside Sana'a per UK Foreign Office.