Yemen visas

Yemen Visa

Visitors to Yemen must get a visa through one of Yemens diplomatic missions, unless they are residents of one of the visa-exempt nations, whose citizens are eligible to receive a visa on arrival. Yemen operated a visa-on-arrival regime for around 50 countries up to January 2010.

Who needs a visa to Yemen?

Tourists, pilgrims, and travellers entering Yemen for entry purposes are eligible for an e-visa upon arrival. Visas are valid for thirty days. On the same online platform, you can extend your visa within Yemen. Any individual travelling for a secondary purpose must obtain the required visa prior to entry.

Entry into Yemen

As Ireland does not have a resident embassy in Yemen and the security situation is deteriorating, it is highly unlikely that we will be able to provide consular assistance to Irish citizens who decide to remain in Yemen at this time, especially in regards to assistance with departure from Yemen.

Citizens of Ireland who decide to travel to or remain in Yemen do so against the advice of the Department of Foreign Affairs and at their own peril. If you remain in Yemen, you should exercise extreme caution, avoid large gatherings, and ensure that you have adequate personal security measures in place, such as access to money and food, water, medicine, fuel, and other necessities. Please check with your airline before travelling to the airport, as flights may be delayed or cancelled at short notice.

Requirements to apply for a Yemen Visa

You will need the following documents to apply for a Yemen visa:

• Passport.
• Photographs.
• Business Cover Letter.
• Form for Visa.
• Application Invitational letter.
• Documentation of Travel Arrangements.
• Evidence of Sufficient Funds.
• CIBTvisas Order Form.

Appointment Waiting Times

Waiting times for appointments depend on the availability in your country of residence. The wait time is usually around 4 weeks.

Who Can Visit Yemen Without a Visa?

All visitors to Yemen are required to obtain a visa prior to travel to Yemen. Visas issued to U.S. citizens are typically valid for 30 days. The Embassy of Yemen in Washington, D.C. is not issuing tourist visas at the time of publication.

What To Do If Your Yemen Visa is Refused

You have the opportunity to challenge this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Yemen visa and the reasons for refusal.