Visa policy of Yemen explained

Visitors to Yemen must obtain a visa from one of the Yemeni diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa countries whose citizens may obtain a visa on arrival. Until January 2010 Yemen had a visa on arrival policy for some 50 nations.^[1]

Visa exemption

HKSAR passport holders do not require a visa to enter Yemen, for a maximum stay of 30 days.^[2]

Visa is not required for those of Yemeni origin if holding a genuine Yemeni identification document or proof of being of Yemeni origin. The origin can be proved by a birth certificate or any document from the father who has Yemeni nationality.

Visa on arrival

Ordinary passports

Citizens of the following 11 countries can obtain a visa on arrival in Yemen, valid for a maximum stay of 3 months (unless otherwise stated):

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Non-ordinary passports

In addition to countries whose citizens are eligible for a visa on arrival, holders of diplomatic, official, service, special passports of Cuba (1 month), Djibouti (1 month), Ethiopia, Mauritania (1 month), Morocco, Pakistan, Turkey (1 month), holders of diplomatic passports of Lebanon (indefinite stay), and holders of Palestine Authority VIP passports (indefinite stay) can obtain a visa on arrival for stays of up to 3 months (unless otherwise stated).

Transit

Passengers can transit without visa with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours. They must stay in the international transit area of the airport and have documents required for the next destination.

Admission restrictions

Prior approval required

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Comoros

Citizens of the Comoros are specifically required to obtain prior approval from the Director of Immigration at Sanaa International Airport before entering Yemen.

Entry restrictions

Citizens of the following countries are specifically required to begin their journey in their home countries prior to arriving in Yemen. If they do not arrive from their home countries, they will not be allowed to enter Yemen, though they may still transit.