Visitor & short-stay visas
Yemeni Transit Visa
A short-stay visa for travellers passing through Yemen en route to another destination.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Transit stay duration and fee are not confirmable from the official portal and are unverified.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Yemen government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Transit Visa
- Route type
- Short-stay transit visa
- Issuing authority
- Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority (IPNA)
- Where to apply
- Online via the official IPNA e-Visa portal (yemenevisa.org)
- How it is issued
- By email once IPNA has verified the supporting documents
- Processing time
- Issued after IPNA verifies the complete application file
- A processing window of 3–5 working days is reported but not confirmable from the official portal — see review note.
- Maximum stay
- Limited to the transit period only
- The exact permitted transit duration is not stated on the official portal — see review note.
Who it is for
- Travellers transiting Yemen to reach another destination
Requirements
- Valid passport and onward travel evidence
- Confirmed ticket to the onward destination
How to apply
- Apply through the official IPNA e-Visa portal
- Provide onward travel documents
- Await email issuance
Documents you may need
- Passport valid for the period required to enter Yemen, with blank pages
- Confirmed onward ticket to your third-country destination
- Any visa or entry permit required for your onward destination, if applicable
- Recent passport-style photograph
- Completed online application on the official IPNA e-Visa portal
Frequently asked questions
The transit visa is applied for online through the official IPNA e-Visa portal and issued to you by email after IPNA has verified your supporting documents, so there is no need to collect it in person.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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