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Yemen

  • Sanaa
  • Asia
  • Arabic

At a glance

Yemen: know before you go

At a glance

Capitals
Sanaa · Aden
Population
28,250,420
Area
455,503 km² · 175,871 sq mi
Languages
Arabic
Currency
Yemeni Rial (YER)
Time zone
UTC+03:00, Asia/Aden
Calling code
+967
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.ye
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Asia

Member of

  • Arab League
  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Yemen visa requirements

Yemen entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 1 can enter without a visa, 8 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 188 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Find your passport for the documents, the cost and how long you can stay.

Visa-free1 passport

Visa required188 passports

Safety

Yemen safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 4 of 4Do Not Travel

Due to terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping, and armed conflict

US State Dept, updated March 4, 2026. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Yemen: frequently asked questions

Yemen visa: do I need one?
Yemen entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 1 can enter without a visa, 8 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 188 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Yemen: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Yemen at level 4 of 4. Do Not Travel: Due to terrorism, civil unrest, health risks, kidnapping, and armed conflict.
Yemen: what currency is used?
Currency in Yemen: Yemeni Rial (YER).
Yemen: what language do people speak?
Languages of Yemen: Arabic.
Yemen: what is the capital?
The capital of Yemen is Sanaa · Aden.

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