Visa requirements for Yemeni citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Yemen. As of 2026, Yemeni citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 31 countries and territories, ranking the Yemeni passport 98th in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.
Visa requirements map
Visa requirements
Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years. Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation. Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. Holders of a visa or residency issued by Canada, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa upon arrival that costs USD100 for a maximum of 30 days. Spouses, parents, children, brothers and sisters of nationals of Armenia can obtain a visa on arrival. They must present proof confirming the relationship. Passengers of Armenian origin can obtain a visa on arrival. They must present proof confirming their Armenian origin. 12 months May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 30 days Passengers can obtain a visa on arrival at Minsk (MSQ). They must have: - documents used during visa application. These documents must have been submitted to the Consular Division at Minsk (MSQ) at least 3 (for short-term visas) or 5 working days (for long-term visas) before departure. Or - a service contract issued according the laws of Belarus; or - an original invitation letter issued by a Belarusian tourist company or a medical/health organization. The letter must be written on official headed paper; and must have: - the passenger's name, passport details, purpose and duration of stay; and - the original signature and official seal of the head of the inviting organization. Exception: This does not apply to passengers arriving from or transiting through the Russian Fed. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee 1 month 30 days US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, São Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival. 24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except Ürümqi), allows domestic travel through different airports. Visa on arrival for 45 days 7 days Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days. e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 21 days Only applies citizens older than 45 or younger than 18 years of age. 90 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport Gabon e-Visa eVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. Visa Exemptions: Passengers with a visa issued by an EEA Member State, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Isl., Falkland Isl. (Malvinas), Gibraltar, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Turks and Caicos Isl., USA, United Arab Emirates or Virgin Isl. (British) for a maximum stay of 90 days. This does not apply to passengers with an e-visa. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.
Passengers with a visa issued by Australia or United Kingdom for a maximum stay of 90 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.
Passengers with a visa issued by Australia or United Kingdom for a maximum stay of 90 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days.
Passengers with Georgian origins for a maximum stay of 30 days. Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State. 90 days 90 days Visa Exemptions: Passengers with a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card.
Passengers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet. 60 days Yemeni citizens require a guarantor to obtain an Indonesian eVisa; therefore, it is impossible to obtain one directly through the Directorate General of Immigration website. The travel agency acts as your sponsor during the visa application process, and Indonesia issues the visa under that company's sponsorship. 30 days Confirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued. Passengers with a passport transiting through Narita (NRT), Tokyo (HND) or Osaka (KIX) with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 72 hours can obtain a Shore Pass on arrival. They must not be subject to entry restrictions and they must: - have documents required for the next destination; and - have proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay; and - arrive at and depart from the same airport. eVisa available for 3, 6, 12 Months or 5 Years 3 months Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions:
To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa 30 days Visa Exemptions: Passengers of Lebanese descent with a foreign passport and a national ID card, expired passport or a civil extract issued by Lebanon.
Visa Issuance: Nationals of Yemen can obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) for a maximum stay of 1 month. They must have: - at least USD 2,000.- in cash; and - a non-refundable return or circle trip ticket; and - a copy of a hotel reservation confirmation or a private residential address with a telephone number in Lebanon. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 2 months.
Passengers with a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure issued to businessmen, bankers, directors and investors by the Lebanese Immigration Directorate can obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) for a maximum stay of 6 months. 90 days 90 days Extendable to a yearly Yemeni Special Pass visa. 30 days Visa Exemptions: Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada, Japan, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 180 days.
Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa. 30 days Visa Exemptions: Passengers with a visa, valid for the period of stay, issued by Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, New Zealand, Romania, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 30 days. 30 days 90 days 6 monthsHolders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Visa on arrival if holding a valid visa of United States, Canada, and Schengen Member state 90 days Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state. 30 days Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK. 60 days Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an eVisa application. 30 days May apply online 30 days May apply online. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda 1 month 60 days Passengers with a tourist or business visa issued by USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must have been used at least once and should have an entry stamp of the issuing country. Passengers are allowed a total stay of 90 days within a period of 12 months. Visa fee must be paid by credit card. Visa on arrival holding an official invitation letter issued by a Senegalese Authority to participants of international events or proof of accommodation Visa Exemptions: Passengers with a visa issued by Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA or an EEA Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must be multiple entry and valid for the period of intended stay. Information: The maximum stay of 90 days is granted within a 6 month period. 3 months Conditions applies, else regular visa required 30 days Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel 30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival. 30 days extendable to 6 months. 30 daysNationals of Yemen arriving from Yemen for a maximum stay of 30 days. 45 days 30 days At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only. 15 days May apply online. 30 days Must pay an eVisa fee before entering. e-Visa can be obtained if holding a multiple entry visa or a residence permit from any of the Schengen countries, USA, UK or Ireland. Eligible for a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days if having a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 1 month 90 daysAn East African Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda is accepted to enter Uganda if the passenger has first entered the country which has issued the visa. It is a multiple-entry visa and is valid for 90 days. May apply online. May apply using 'Smart service'. Effective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries, with certain exemptions. Visa not required for holders of a valid Residency Visa in the United Arab Emirates for at least 3 months. May apply online. May apply online. Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy. Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. 30 daysVisa Exemptions: Nationals of Yemen arriving at Phu Quoc (PQC) for a maximum stay of 30 days. Nationals of Yemen arriving at any international airport in Viet Nam with a connecting flight to Phu Quoc (PQC) on the same calendar day. A maximum stay of 30 days will be granted for Phu Quoc (PQC). 90 days 90 days
See also
Visa policy of Yemen Yemeni passport List of nationalities forbidden at border
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