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Yemen visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Yemen? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Asia | Continent: Asia

Yemen flag
1Visa-free
0eVisa
11Visa on arrival
185Visa required

Yemen entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 1 can enter Yemen visa-free (most commonly for up to 30 days) and 11 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 185 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

12 of 198 passports can travel to Yemen without arranging anything before departure.

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Yemen entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Yemen
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaVisa required
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Yemen visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Yemen.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa02052
Asia19039
Europe00045
North America00023
Oceania00014
South America00012

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 1
Visa on arrival 11
Visa required 185
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Yemen?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 1 can enter visa-free, 11 can get a visa on arrival and 185 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Yemen without a visa?

1 passports have visa-free access to Yemen, including Hong Kong. The most common visa-free stay is 30 days.

Does Yemen offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 11 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Yemen. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do Asian passport holders need a visa for Yemen?

Of 50 passports from Asia, 10 can enter Yemen visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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