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Yemen passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Yemen passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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9Visa-free
47eVisa
24Visa on arrival
117Visa required

Yemen passport at a glance

With a Yemen passport you can enter 9 destinations visa-free and 24 with a visa on arrival, so 33 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 47 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 117 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Yemen

Do Yemen passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Yemen passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandVisa required
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Yemen passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa2102318
Asia3101423
Europe00243
North America30416
Oceania1328
South America0129

Longest visa-free stays

Where Yemen passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 9
eVisa 47
Visa on arrival 24
Visa required 117
No admission 1

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Yemen passport holders visit without a visa?

Yemen passport holders can visit 9 destinations visa-free, including Malaysia, Seychelles, Dominica, Haiti, Micronesia, Palestine and others. Adding the 24 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 33 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Yemen passport holders?

24 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Yemen passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Rwanda, Ghana, Cape Verde, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Yemen passport holders travel with an eVisa?

47 destinations let Yemen passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Yemen passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Yemen passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Yemen passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Yemen passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Yemen passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Yemen passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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