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Yemen visa requirements by passport

Holders of 12 passports can enter Yemen without applying at an embassy: 1 visa-free and 11 with a visa on arrival. The other 186 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Daily cost (estimate)
~$10 per day
Best weather
Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Main airport
SAH
US travel advisory
Level 4: Do not travel

Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Yemen, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Entry rules for Yemen by passport

Visa free1 passport

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

On arrival11 passports

Get the visa at the airport or border when you land. A fee may apply.

Embassy visa required for 186 passports

Yemen entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Yemen without a visa?

Holders of 1 passports can enter Yemen visa-free: Hong Kong.

Which passports get a visa on arrival in Yemen?

Holders of these 11 passports can get a visa on arrival in Yemen: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and United Arab Emirates. A fee may apply.

How up to date are these Yemen entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Yemen's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.