Foreigners who want to travel to Yemen for work will need a visa and a work permit. No work visas are issued to Yemen, so you need to get a regular visa for entry for up to 30 days at the nearest Yemeni Embassy/Consulate.

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However, first of all, you need an employer who is willing to hire you and start the necessary procedure for obtaining a work permit.

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Employment permit

How do I get a work permit?

To do this, an employer who employs a foreigner must obtain prior consent from the Ministry of internal affairs of Yemen and submit a declaration on a special form to the aliens Registration Department or the police station at the place of work within 48 hours after the foreigner enters Yemen. 

They must also submit an application to the Registration Office of foreigners or to the police station within 48 hours of the foreigner's dismissal from work.

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What documents are required to obtain a work permit?

List of documents required for obtaining a work permit in Yemen:

• A copy of the employee's passport;
• Two photos with the size of the passport;
• The original birth certificate;
• The letter of appointment from the employer;
• The confirmation of booked flights;
• Proof of residence in Yemen;
• The health insurance policy.

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After entering the territory of the Republic, a foreigner must report to the Registration Department of foreigners or to the police station at his place of residence and submit a written application regarding his personal status and the purpose of the visit.