Yemen Visa

Do I Need a Visa for Yemen?

Yes. A visa is required for US citizens to travel to Yemen. All visas must be issued prior to travel as airport visas are not available. The Embassy of the Republic of Yemen typically issues visas that are valid for 30 days. Visas may be extended for an additional 30 days by applying with the Passport and Immigration Authority in Yemen. The Embassy currently will not issue visas for tourist travel to Yemen. Journalist visas are available, but it can take over a month to obtain this visa, so be sure to plan well in advance. In addition to a visa, a valid passport is required for travel to Yemen. The Yemeni government does not permit travelers with evidence of past visits to Israel in their passports to enter the country. If your passport bears and Israeli entry or exit stamp, you will need to obtain a second passport to travel to Yemen.

Is A …	A Yemen Entry Requirement?
Passport	Yes
Passport Validity	At least 6 months validity
Blank Passport Pages	One page for entry stamp
Tourist Visa	Yes
Other Visa Types	See below

Sources: Embassy of Yemen and U.S. State Department

Can I Obtain My Visa for Yemen on Arrival?

No. Visas for business or journalist travel to Yemen must be obtained via the Embassy of Yemen in Washington, DC. Visas are not available on arrival so be sure to work with a travel document expert well in advance of your departure date to ensure you have all of the documents you need for your trip.

What Types of Materials Support My Yemen Visa Application?

To apply for a Yemen visa, you will need:

• Valid Passport
• Passport Photos
• Health Certificate
• Proof of Travel Arrangements
• Introduction Letter on Company Letterhead
• Properly Completed Yemen Visa Application Form
• Money Order

Depending on the details of your trip to Yemen, you may also need:

• List of Electronic Equipment brought into Yemen

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How Do I Obtain My Visa for Yemen?

Call ! We make the complicated application process for a Yemen visa simple, and we handle all details on your behalf. We provide you with a step by step application kit, visa application review service, pre-paid shipping labels, and hand delivery of your documents to the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen. Once your visa is issued, we are immediately notified, and we pick the document up and mail it back to you.

What Else Do I Need to Do Before Traveling to Yemen?

Make sure your US passport is still valid and will be for 6 months after the date you plan to exit Yemen. Be sure there are no Israeli entry or exit stamps in your passport, as this will result in a denial of entrance. If you need to obtain a second passport for an upcoming trip to Yemen, we can get you a second passport in as few as 1-3 business days.

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