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Is it safe to travel to Yemen right now?

Yemen travel advisory today: official US, UK and Canada levels

The US State Department, Canada and the UK FCDO advise against all travel to Yemen. The US State Department rates Yemen Level 4 of 4, "Do not travel". Canada says "Avoid all travel". The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen.

Checked · US issued Oct 10, 2026 · UK updated Jul 31, 2026 · Canada updated Oct 13, 2026

Government advisories for Yemen

US State Department

US L4 · Do not travel

Do Not Travel

Do not travel in Yemen due to risk of terrorism , unrest , crime , health risks , kidnapping , and landmines . Do not travel to Yemen for any reason, including the island of Socotra. The U.S. Embassy in Sana’a suspended its operations in February 2015. The U.S. government cannot offer emergency services to U.S. citizens in…

Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Oct 10, 2026

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UK Foreign Office (FCDO)

UK · all travel

Advises against all travel

Latest change: Latest information about regional risks including the Yemen-Saudi border and threats from the Houthis (see 'Regional tensions' on ‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Jul 31, 2026

Read the official advice · Entry requirements

Local scams and street crime

  • Terrorist kidnap: There is a very high and constant threat of kidnap across Yemen. Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula ( AQAP ) propaganda has called for continued kidnapping of westerners. However, armed tribes and criminal groups have also carried out kidnaps in the past. There is a high risk that such groups would sell any hostages on…
  • Crime: Regularly reassess your security arrangements and carefully plan your movements if travelling within Yemen. Avoid keeping the same routine by changing routes you use and keeping a low profile at all times. Follow health and security advice given by Yemen authorities and security experts before any travel in the…

Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jul 31, 2026

LGBT+ and women travellers: what the UK FCDO says

  • LGBT+ travellers: Consensual same-sex relations are illegal in Yemen, with penalties including fines, corporal punishment, imprisonment and the death penalty. In January and February 2024, criminal courts in northern Yemen reportedly sentenced 20 individuals to death for homosexuality. A further 26 were sentenced to flogging and prison terms of between 6 months and 10 years on charges of ‘spreading immorality’ and ‘immoral acts’.

Read the full FCDO section

Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Jul 31, 2026

Women, children and family: what governments say

  • Women's safety (Government of Canada): Women travelling alone have been subject to different types of harassment, verbal abuse, or physical assaults. If you are the victim of a sexual assault, you should report it immediately to the nearest Government of Canada office. Avoid travelling alone, especially at night Remain particularly vigilant in less populous areas Be careful when dealing with strangers or recent acquaintances

Canada: full advisory

Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)

Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Yemen

  • Zika: the CDC lists Zika as a risk in Yemen. An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby. CDC on Zika
  • Malaria: CDC recommends that travelers going to certain areas of Yemen take prescription medicine to prevent malaria. Depending on the medicine you take, you will need to start taking this medicine multiple days before your trip, as well as during and after your trip. Ask a travel-health provider which medicine suits pregnancy or young children before you go.
  • Cholera (children): Vaccination may be considered for children and adults who are traveling to areas of active cholera transmission.
  • Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
  • Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
  • Polio (children): Vaccine recommendations : Adults traveling to Yemen who received a complete polio vaccination series as children may receive a single lifetime booster dose of inactivated polio vaccine; travelers who are unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated should receive a...

CDC health page for Yemen · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children

Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.

Government of Canada

CA 4 · Avoid all travel

Avoid all travel

Latest change: Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño

Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Oct 13, 2026

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German Foreign Office

DE · travel warning

Travel warning (Reisewarnung)

Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Oct 13, 2026

Read the official travel and safety advice

Dutch Foreign Ministry

NL · red

Red: do not travel

De kleurcode van het reisadvies voor Jemen is rood. Wat uw situatie ook is: reis er niet heen. Het is er te gevaarlijk. Bent u in Jemen? Verlaat het land als dat op een veilige manier kan. De Nederlandse ambassade in Sana’a is gesloten en kan u niet helpen als u in de problemen komt.

Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Sep 16, 2026

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New Zealand SafeTravel

NZ · level 4

Do not travel

Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 22 May 2026

Read the official advice

Japan Foreign Ministry

JP L4 · Evacuate and leave

Highest level: Evacuate and leave

Level 4 in 1 area. Areas can differ; the highest level applies only where the ministry says so.

イエメンの危険情報【危険レベル継続】（内容更新）

Official notice Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage · updated Jan 22, 2026

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Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.

Entry requirements for Yemen

🇬🇧 British passport holders

  • Visa: You must have a visa to enter Yemen.
  • Passport: To enter Yemen, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Read the full UK entry requirements

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK who choose to travel against FCDO advice. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Yemen’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in Yemen set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Yemeni Embassy in the UK.

Passport validity requirements

To enter Yemen, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.

Visa requirements

You must have a visa to enter Yemen.

Applying for a visa

Apply for a visa through the Yemeni Embassy in the UK.

Vaccine requirements

For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Yemen guide.

Registering with the authorities

If you visit Yemen for more than 14 days, you must register your passport with the Yemen immigration authorities after you arrive.

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Yemen. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking money into and out of Yemen

Import and export of local currency is illegal. There are no restrictions on the import of foreign currencies, but you must declare amounts higher than 3,000 US dollars. Export of foreign currencies must not exceed the amount imported.

There are not many ATMs outside of Sana’a. US dollars in cash is the most easily convertible currency.

Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Jul 31, 2026

🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders

  • Tourist visa: required
Read the full Canadian entry requirements

Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.

The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.

We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.

Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.

The Government of Canada can't facilitate your entry into or exit from Yemen.

Passport

Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.

Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.

Regular Canadian passport

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you expect to leave Yemen.

Passport for official travel

Different entry rules may apply.

Official travel

Passport with “X” gender identifier

While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.

Other travel documents

Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Useful links

Visas

Tourist visa: required
Business visa: required
Student visa: required

Yemeni authorities don’t issue visas at ports of entry. You must obtain your visa well in advance at the closest Yemeni diplomatic mission prior to travelling.

Long stay

If you intend to stay in Yemen for more than 14 days, you must register your passport with the Yemeni Immigration authorities. You can expect heavy penalties if you overstay the duration of your visa.

Local sponsors

Some local sponsors retain students or employees passports. However, this is not required under Yemeni law.

Entry bans

You could be denied entry into Yemen if your passport bore an Israeli visa, an Israeli border stamp or an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office bordering Israel.

Children and travel

Learn about travelling with children.

Yellow fever

Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).

Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Oct 13, 2026

Other passports

Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:

  • Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Yemen).
  • Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
  • Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
  • Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
  • Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.

Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.

Essentials for travelers

Police 199 Ambulance 191 Fire 191

  • Plugs: type A, D, G
  • Power: 230 V, 50 Hz
  • Traffic drives on the right
  • Tap water: not recommended
  • Calling code: +967

Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: medium. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.

Local language

اليمن Arabic

Essential phrases in Arabic
HelloمرحباMarhaba
Thank youشكراShukran
Help!النجدة!An-najda!
Where is the hospital?أين المستشفى؟Ayna al-mustashfa?
I need the policeأحتاج إلى الشرطةAhtaj ila ash-shurta
I need a doctorأحتاج إلى طبيبAhtaj ila tabib
How much is it?بكم هذا؟Bikam hadha?
Where is the toilet?أين الحمام؟Ayna al-hammam?

Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.

U.S. Embassy alerts

Live feed Source: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites (public alerts for U.S. citizens; US government works) · checked

More live hazards and notices

Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked

Airspace warning

  • Airspace of Yemen – Sana’a Flight Information Region
    Issued Aug 30, 2017 · valid until 30/04/2027 unless reviewed earlier

Airlines can reroute, delay or cancel flights that cross affected airspace. Check with your airline before you travel.

Live feed Source: EASA Conflict Zone Information Bulletins · checked

Health notices

Live feed Source: CDC Travelers' Health · checked

Money

1 US dollar ≈ 235.97 YER · 1 euro ≈ 264.99 YER

Central-bank reference rate for Oct 18, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.

Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked

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Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Yemen?

Is it safe to travel to Yemen right now?
The US State Department, Canada and the UK FCDO advise against all travel to Yemen. As of Oct 18, 08:28 UTC. The US State Department rates Yemen Level 4 of 4, "Do not travel". Canada says "Avoid all travel". The UK FCDO advises against all travel to Yemen. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Yemen right now?
As of Oct 18, 08:28 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Yemen: U.S. Embassy alerts, more live hazards and notices, an airspace warning. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
What do the advisory levels mean?
US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.

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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Voyaggora summarises official sources and is not a government service; always confirm with the official advisory before you travel.