Entry/Exit Requirements

The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the high security threat level in Yemen due to terrorist activities and civil unrest. The Department urges U.S. citizens to defer travel to Yemen and those U.S. citizens currently living in Yemen to depart. For more information please see our Travel Warning for Yemen.

For complete visa information, visit the Embassy of Yemen’s website or call the embassy of Yemen in Washington, D.C. at (202) 965-4760 ext. 2

Passports and visas are required for travel to Yemen. Visas must be obtained from Yemeni embassies or consulates abroad. All visitors to Yemen are required to obtain a visa prior to travel; airport visas will not be issued upon arrival. U.S. citizens typically are issued visas that are valid for 30 days. The Embassy of the Republic of Yemen in Washington, D.C., is not issuing tourist visas at the present time. Visit the Yemeni Embassy website for the latest visa information.

For further information, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Yemen, 2319 Wyoming Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20008, telephone 202-965-4760, or the Yemeni Mission to the U.N., 413 E 51^st Street, New York, NY 10022, telephone (212) 355-1730. Also visit the Yemeni Embassy website.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page. If you are in Yemen and have questions about your federal benefits please contact FBU.Jerusalem@SSA.gov