To enter Yemen, you don’t need to provide a vaccination certificate, a negative PCR test result, or a rapid antigen test.

All tourists must apply for an insurance policy for the entire duration of their stay in the country. The minimum coverage should be 30 thousand euros.

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In order to visit Yemen, most tourists will need to obtain a tourist visa. Only Hong Kong citizens are exempt from visa requirements. The total period of stay in the country for them is 30 days. Entry for such citizens is possible if they have an international passport, which must be valid for the entire period of their stay in Yemen. 

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Usually, Yemeni tourists need to obtain a visa before arriving through the Yemeni Embassy or consulate abroad. It is also possible to obtain a visa on arrival for citizens of Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt for up to 30 days, and for citizens of Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the United Arab Emirates for up to 90 days.

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People who have obtained visas and have entry marks on the passports of the state of Israel will be denied entry to Yemen. 

Yemeni citizens who hold British passports as well as valid Yemeni passports can travel to Yemen without obtaining a visa.

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Applying for a visa to Yemen

A tourist or guest visa is intended for entering Yemen for recreation or sightseeing, visiting family or friends. It is available as a one-time mark with a validity period of 30 days from the date of issue. It is rare to get a visa for a period of 2 months.

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After the revolution in the 2011 year in Yemen, immigration laws were changed. To get a tourist visa, you need an invitation letter from a travel agency in Yemen.

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To obtain a visa, applicants must first apply for a visa at the Yemeni Embassy along with their personal, passport and travel data, as well as accompanying documents for admission to the consulate in accordance with the Yemeni visa policy.

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What documents are required for obtaining a visa?

Required package of documents for applying for a visa to Yemen:

1. International passport;
2. Photos - 3 pieces;
3. Completed visa application form (in triplicate) with the applicant's personal signature;
4. Invitation from the host party (from a hotel, private person or travel agency in Yemen) registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Yemen;
5. Medical certificate of absence of HIV infection;
6. The booking round - trip flights;
7. A copy of your hotel reservation or other document confirming your place of residence in Yemen;
8. An insurance policy;
9. Visa fee payment receipt;
10. For minors – a copy of the birth certificate and a notarized exit permit from the parents (if the child is traveling without or with one of their parents);
11. If there is no invitation, you must write an application to the consul with a request to issue a visa without an invitation. The statement should indicate that you are aware of all possible risks associated with visiting the country and take full responsibility for your safety during your stay in Yemen.

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What is the deadline for applying for a visa to Yemen?

The visa is issued after approval by the immigration authorities of the Republic of Yemen, the average visa processing time is two weeks.

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What is the cost of the visa fee?

The amount of the consular fee for applying for a visa to Yemen is from 50 to 100 USD per person (if there is an invitation from the Yemeni side). If there is no invitation, the payment amount increases to 120-200 dollars USA.

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To stay in Yemen for more than 10 days, each foreigner must register with the local police. The police put a corresponding mark in the passport, which is checked when leaving the country. If there is no mark, you may be fined (about 25 dollars USA).

Also, due to the dangerous situation in some areas of Yemen, a foreigner may need to obtain a travel permit, which is also issued by the police.