Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least six months after date of departure required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, unless transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 168 hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa NoteThe government of the Republic of Yemen refuses entry and transit facilities to holders of Israeli passports, or holders of passports containing visas valid or expired for Israel or any indication, such as entry or exit stamps, that the holder has visited Israel.
Types of Visa and CostTourist (Single-entry): £25;
Visitor: £40;
Business: £50 (Single-entry); £90 (six month Multiple-entry); £190 (one year Multiple-entry).
Transit: £30.
ValiditySingle-entry: two months from date of issue for stays of up to one month;
Multiple-entry: six months
or one year from date of issue for stays of up to one month each.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredThree. If applying by post, processing will normally take five days.
WarningIt is advised against all but essential travel to the governorate of Sa’dah in northern Yemen.
There is a high threat from terrorism and evidence that terrorists may target Western, including British, interests in Yemen. On 15 September 2006, there were a number of casualties when oil installations near Ma’rib and al-Mukalla were simultaneously attacked. Further attacks, including against Western and British interests, cannot be ruled out.
British nationals visiting or resident in Yemen should consider whether their personal security arrangements are adequate. You should be particularly vigilant in places frequented by foreigners.
There have been a number of kidnappings of European nationals since mid-2005, including in the governorates of Ma’rib, Shabwah and ‘Amran. The last incident took place near Habban in the governorate of Shabwah, on 10 September 2006. Extreme caution is advised when traveling outside major cities in Yemen.
Those wishing to travel to the governorates north of Sana’a or to Hadramaut will need prior permission from the Yemen Tourist Police. Internal travel restrictions following the 15 September 2006 terrorist attacks on oil installations may apply throughout the country, especially in the governorates of Ma’rib, Shabwah and Hadramaut.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.ukUS Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 2 | N/A |
| Malaria | 3 | N/A |
Health CareHealth care facilities are relatively poor, especially outside major cities. The major hospitals in Sana’a are: Al Jumhuriyya, Al Kuwait and Al Thawra. In Aden, there is the Al Jumhuriyya, the Saudi Hospital and the Refinery Hospital. Most large cities have a general hospital. There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK. Medical insurance is essential.
Note1A
yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving from infected areas.
2Vaccination against
typhoid is advised. In 2005, Yemen had its first outbreak of
polio since 1996.
3Malaria risk, almost exclusively in the malignant
falciparum form, exists throughout the year (but mainly from September through February) in the whole country below 2000m. However, there is no risk in Sana’a City. Resistance to chloroquine has been reported. Chloroquine plus proguanil is recommended.
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