Yemen Visa Requirements by Passport (2026)
10 of 207 passports can enter Yemen without arranging a visa in advance: 1 visa-free and 9 with a visa on arrival. 194 need a visa before travel.
- Visa-free 1
- On arrival 9
- Visa 194
- Special 3
No visa in advance
10 of 207
Visa-free, ETA or on arrival
Visa-free
1
E-visa online
0
Visa required
194
Passports that can visit Yemen visa-free
1 passports. No visa or online approval needed. Show your passport at immigration.
Passports that get a visa on arrival in Yemen
9 passports. Get the visa at the airport or border, usually for a fee.
Passports that need a visa for Yemen
194 passports. Apply for a visa at an embassy, consulate or official visa center before you go.
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ZimbabweSpecial permits and unconfirmed entry
3 passports. A special permit is needed, or entry on this passport isn't confirmed. Contact the destination's embassy.
Yemen visa: common questions
Do US passport holders need a visa for Yemen?
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Yemen, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
Do UK passport holders need a visa for Yemen?
Yes. UK passport holders need a visa for Yemen, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
Do Canada passport holders need a visa for Yemen?
Yes. Canada passport holders need a visa for Yemen, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
Do Australia passport holders need a visa for Yemen?
Yes. Australia passport holders need a visa for Yemen, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
Do India passport holders need a visa for Yemen?
Yes. India passport holders need a visa for Yemen, arranged before travel through an embassy, consulate or official visa center.
How long can you stay in Yemen without a visa?
Most visa-free visitors can stay up to 30 days. The limit depends on your passport, so check yours above.
How many passports need a visa for Yemen?
194 passports need a visa arranged before travel, and 0 can apply for an e-visa online. Look up your passport above for the exact rule.
Tourist visits only. Requirements come from a dataset compiled in October 2025, with changes since then checked against official government sources on 2026-10-31. Rules change, so confirm with Yemen's official site before you book and again before you fly.