Where Yemen passport holders can go visa-free
198 countries and territories: visa-free โ 8, electronic travel authorisation โ 4, visa on arrival โ 11, e-visa โ 66, visa required โ 108. Rules change โ check the destination's official website before you travel.
With a Yemen passport you can enter 12 countries and territories visa-free or with an electronic travel authorisation. In 77 more countries, you get the visa online or at the border.
- Updated 19 October 2026
- 198 countries and territories
- references disagree: 19
By country
Filter by entry type or search by name. โReferences disagreeโ means different sources give different answers โ check the destination's official website.
Visa-free ยท 8
- Dominica21 days
- Malaysia90 days
Details
Extendable to a yearly Yemeni Special Pass visa.
- Micronesia30 days
- Palestine
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Samoa60 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Sudan30 days
Details
Nationals of Yemen arriving from Yemen for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- Syria
Travel authorisation ยท 4
- Kenya90 days
- Seychelles90 days
- South Africa
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Sri Lanka30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
Details
Electronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival. 30 days extendable to 6 months.
Visa on arrival ยท 11
- Burundi30 days
- Cape Verde
Details
Visa on arrival at Sal, Boa Vista, Sรฃo Vicente or Santiago international airports. Requirement to register online 5 days before arrival Also pay the airport security fee of CVE 3400 either online or on arrival.
- Comoros45 days
- Djibouti
- Guinea-Bissau90 days
- Lebanon
Details
Visa Exemptions: Passengers of Lebanese descent with a foreign passport and a national ID card, expired passport or a civil extract issued by Lebanon. Visa Issuance: Nationals of Yemen can obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) for a maximum stay of 1 month. They must have: - at least USD 2,000.- in cash; and - a non-refundable return or circle trip ticket; and - a copy of a hotel reservation confirmation or a private residential address with a telephone number in Lebanon. They can apply to extend their stay for an additional 2 months. Passengers with a confirmation that a visa has been approved before departure issued to businessmen, bankers, directors and investors by the Lebanese Immigration Directorate can obtain a visa on arrival at Beirut (BEY) for a maximum stay of 6 months.
- Macau
- Maldives30 days
- Palau30 days
- Timor-Leste30 days
Details
At Presidente Nicolau Lobato International Airport or the Dili Sea Port only.
- Tuvalu30 days
E-visa ยท 66
- Afghanistan30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).
- Albania90 days
Details
Visa is not required for Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, UK or US visa has been previously used once or residence permit of Schengen, UK, US or UAE 10 years.
- Antigua and Barbuda
Details
Holders of a visa or residency issued by Canada, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State can obtain a visa upon arrival that costs USD100 for a maximum of 30 days.
- Australia360 days
Details
May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa).
- Bahamas
- Bahrain30 days
- Benin30 days
Details
Must have an international vaccination certificate.
- Bhutan
Details
Visa fee is 40 USD per person and visa application may be processed within 5 business days with duration of stay of 90 days. e-Visa applicant is also subject to pay Sustainable Development Fee
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cambodia30 days
- Cameroon
- Chad
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Colombia
- Cรดte dโIvoire
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Travel authorisation
Details
e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
- DR Congo7 days
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Ethiopia90 days
Details
eVisa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
- Gabon
Details
eVisa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
- Guinea90 days
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia60 days
Details
Yemeni citizens require a guarantor to obtain an Indonesian eVisa; therefore, it is impossible to obtain one directly through the Directorate General of Immigration website. The travel agency acts as your sponsor during the visa application process, and Indonesia issues the visa under that company's sponsorship.
- Iran30 days
- Iraq
- Jordan
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
eVisa available for 3, 6, 12 Months or 5 Years
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos30 days
Details
18 of the 33 border crossings are only open to regular visa holders. e-Visa may be used to enter Laos through the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges, in Boten (road and railroad), and in Vientiane (at Khamsavath railway station). Visa on arrival is available at the Luang Prabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges and 7 border crossings.
- Lesotho
- Liberia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Madagascar90 days
- Malawi
- Mauritania
- Moldova
- Mozambique30 days
- Namibia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Nepal90 days
- New Zealand180 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
- Nigeria90 days
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea60 days
- Qatar30 days
Details
May apply online
- Rwanda30 days
Details
May apply online. Can also be entered on an East Africa tourist visa issued by Kenya or Uganda
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Sรฃo Tomรฉ and Prรญncipe
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
Details
Conditions applies, else regular visa required
- Somalia30 days
- South Korea
Details
Multiple-Entry Visa may be granted to who entered South Korea 4 or more times within the last 2 years, or 10 or more visits in total (one of those 10 visits should be within the last 2 years). May apply online
- South Sudan
Details
Obtainable online Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
- Suriname
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Tajikistan45 days
- Tanzania
- Thailand
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
- Togo15 days
- Tรผrkiye30 days
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Must pay an eVisa fee before entering. e-Visa can be obtained if holding a multiple entry visa or a residence permit from any of the Schengen countries, USA, UK or Ireland.
- Turkmenistan
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Eligible for a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 10 days if having a letter of invitation issued by a company registered in Turkmenistan and approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Uganda90 days
Details
An East African Tourist Visa issued by Kenya or Rwanda is accepted to enter Uganda if the passenger has first entered the country which has issued the visa. It is a multiple-entry visa and is valid for 90 days. May apply online.
- United Arab Emirates
Details
May apply using 'Smart service'.
- Venezuela
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa required
Details
Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers.
- Vietnam30 days
Details
Visa Exemptions: Nationals of Yemen arriving at Phu Quoc (PQC) for a maximum stay of 30 days. Nationals of Yemen arriving at any international airport in Viet Nam with a connecting flight to Phu Quoc (PQC) on the same calendar day. A maximum stay of 30 days will be granted for Phu Quoc (PQC).
- Zambia90 days
- Zimbabwe90 days
Visa required ยท 108
- Algeria
Details
Visa Issuance for passengers with a boarding authorization traveling as tourists to cities in the south of Algeria (Timimoun, Ghardaia, Ilizi, Djanet or Tamanraset) can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum of 30 days. They must have: a return/onward ticket, a hotel reservation confirmation.
- Andorra
Details
Although no visa requirements exist, apply the relevant regulations of France or Spain, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra.
- Angola
- Argentina
- Armenia
Details
Spouses, parents, children, brothers and sisters of nationals of Armenia can obtain a visa on arrival. They must present proof confirming the relationship. Passengers of Armenian origin can obtain a visa on arrival. They must present proof confirming their Armenian origin.
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Barbados
- Belarus
Details
Passengers can obtain a visa on arrival at Minsk (MSQ). They must have: - documents used during visa application. These documents must have been submitted to the Consular Division at Minsk (MSQ) at least 3 (for short-term visas) or 5 working days (for long-term visas) before departure. Or - a service contract issued according the laws of Belarus; or - an original invitation letter issued by a Belarusian tourist company or a medical/health organization. The letter must be written on official headed paper; and must have: - the passenger's name, passport details, purpose and duration of stay; and - the original signature and official seal of the head of the inviting organization. Exception: This does not apply to passengers arriving from or transiting through the Russian Fed.
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
Details
US permanent residents (Green card) holders can enter visa free
- Central African Republic
- Chile
- China
Details
24-hour visa-free transit through any international airports of China (except รrรผmqi), allows domestic travel through different airports. Visa on arrival for Macao
- Congo
- Costa Rica
Details
Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa of any member state of the Schengen Area, Canada, or the United States may enter Cost Rica without a visa for maximum stay of 30 days.
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
Details
Only applies citizens older than 45 or younger than 18 years of age.
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Gambia
- Georgia
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: E-visa
Details
Visa Exemptions: Passengers with a visa issued by an EEA Member State, Bahrain, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Isl., Falkland Isl. (Malvinas), Gibraltar, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep.), Kuwait, New Zealand, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, Turks and Caicos Isl., USA, United Arab Emirates or Virgin Isl. (British) for a maximum stay of 90 days. This does not apply to passengers with an e-visa. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days. Passengers with a visa issued by Australia or United Kingdom for a maximum stay of 90 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days. Passengers with a visa issued by Australia or United Kingdom for a maximum stay of 90 days. Information: The maximum stay is granted within 180 days. Passengers with Georgian origins for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- Germany
- Ghana
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa on arrival
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
Details
Visa is not required up to 90 days if holding a valid residence permit issued by Australia, Canada, GCC member state the United States the United Kingdom or a Schengen Area Member State.
- Guyana
- Haiti
โ ๏ธ References disagree โ another reference (January 2025) says: Visa-free, 90 days
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
Details
Visa Exemptions: Passengers with a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card. Passengers with an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card or booklet.
- Ireland
- Israel
Details
Confirmation from Israeli Foreign Ministry is required before a visa is issued.
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
Details
Passengers with a passport transiting through Narita (NRT), Tokyo (HND) or Osaka (KIX) with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 72 hours can obtain a Shore Pass on arrival. They must not be subject to entry restrictions and they must: - have documents required for the next destination; and - have proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay; and - arrive at and depart from the same airport.
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
Details
e-Visa can be obtained for holders of a Residence Permit issued by a GCC member state under the following conditions: To be 18 years old and over. The residence permit for a GCC state must be valid for at least another 3 months. To be accompanied by the sponsor of the residence permit if the sponsor is an individual. Does not apply to holders of a GCC Student Visa and Non-Skilled Worker Visa
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritius
- Mexico
Details
Visa Exemptions: Passengers with a multiple-entry visa issued by Canada, Japan, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 180 days. Entry may be refused by immigration officials for individuals who were previously denied a US visa, even if holding a valid Mexican visa.
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
Details
Visa Exemptions: Passengers with a visa, valid for the period of stay, issued by Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Ireland (Rep.), Japan, New Zealand, Romania, USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 30 days.
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- Nicaragua
Details
Visa on arrival if holding a valid visa of United States, Canada, and Schengen Member state
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
Details
Visa is not required for stays upto 15 days if holding a valid multiple entry visa of Canada, the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen Area member state, or residence permit of Schengen Area member state.
- Norway
- Panama
Details
Visa is not required for holders of a multiple-entry visa valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry or permanent residency issued by Australia, Canada, European Union, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, US, UK.
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
Details
Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an eVisa application.
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Russia
- Saint Lucia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
Details
Passengers with a tourist or business visa issued by USA, United Kingdom or a Schengen Member State traveling as tourists can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must have been used at least once and should have an entry stamp of the issuing country. Passengers are allowed a total stay of 90 days within a period of 12 months. Visa fee must be paid by credit card.
- Senegal
Details
Visa on arrival holding an official invitation letter issued by a Senegalese Authority to participants of international events or proof of accommodation
- Serbia
Details
Visa Exemptions: Passengers with a visa issued by Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA or an EEA Member State for a maximum stay of 90 days. The visa must be multiple entry and valid for the period of intended stay. Information: The maximum stay of 90 days is granted within a 6 month period.
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
Details
May apply online.
- Tunisia
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
Details
Visa not required for holders of a valid Residency Visa in the United Arab Emirates for at least 3 months. May apply online.
- Vanuatu
Details
May apply online.
- Vatican City
Details
Open borders but de facto follows Italian visa policy.
Entry refused ยท 1
- Libya
Visas for Yemen citizens
Where can Yemen passport holders go visa-free?
Where can you stay the longest without a visa?
How accurate is this, and how often is it updated?
What is an electronic travel authorisation versus an e-visa?
Other passports
Visa data: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA), Passport Index (MIT)