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Yemen is closed to normal tourism. The UK advises against all travel to the whole of Yemen, last updated . Canada says avoid all travel, including the island of Socotra, updated . We do not sell a Yemen visa or promise one.
What the governments say
| Government | Advice | Other points |
|---|---|---|
| UK (FCDO) | Against all travel to the whole of Yemen | Embassy services in Sana'a suspended; flight cancellations and airspace closures |
| Canada | Avoid all travel, including Socotra | Flights extremely limited; no Canadian office in Yemen |
Canada cites armed conflict, terrorist attacks and kidnapping. The UK says it cannot help with evacuation.
The entry rule we could read
The UK entry page, written for British passports, says a visa is mandatory and must be applied for through the Yemeni Embassy in the UK. The passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond arrival. A stay over 14 days needs passport registration with Yemeni immigration. Foreign currency over USD 3,000 must be declared. We found no Yemeni visa fee or processing time on a page we could read, and no price from Dubai agencies, so we show none.
Embassy in the UAE
A directory lists the Embassy of Yemen in Abu Dhabi and a consulate in Dubai. We could not open an official page, so we do not state its services or fees.
What we can do
- Check your passport validity and the documents the embassy asks for.
- Tell you honestly when a trip is not sensible.
- Help with your UAE side: a re-entry plan, your residence validity, and visas for relatives who want to visit you here (see the Dubai visa for Yemenis).
Watch your UAE residence. A residence visa is cancelled if you stay outside the UAE for more than 180 consecutive days.
How it works with us
Send your passport copy and plans on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. An adviser tells you what the governments say and what we can check. We will not sell you a Yemen visa we cannot support. We are a private visa service, and Yemen decides every entry.
If the embassy refuses a visa, its fee is not returned. Before you pay for any service, your adviser tells you in writing which part of our total, if any, comes back.
Official sources
- UK travel advice, Yemen: advice against all travel
- UK entry requirements, Yemen: visa, registration, currency
- Canada travel advisory, Yemen: flights and security
More: visas from Dubai and visa-free countries for UAE residents.
