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Yemen visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Yemen visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Yemen visa?
Group tourism visa and urgent tourist visa
Key facts
- Fee
- US$75
- Processing time
- 3–5 working days after the Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority receives a complete application (portal FAQ)
Apply on Yemen eVisa Portal (Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority)
Yemen’s tourist visa costs US$75 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is yemenevisa.org. Processing time, as Yemen states it: 3–5 working days after the Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority receives a complete application (portal FAQ).
Yemeni missions in France
- Embassy of Yemen in Paris
25, rue Georges Bizet, 75116 Paris
Yemen has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.
Yemeni citizens travelling to France
YemenFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Yemen
Travel advice for Yemen
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from France to Yemen, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Yemen at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Yemen (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Yemen (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Yemen
How long French citizens may stay in Yemen is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
In France, applications go to the Yemeni embassy in Paris, or to a visa centre acting for Yemen; fees, documents and processing times are published by Yemen.
Yemeni citizens travelling to France
Yemeni citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Yemen.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Yemen?
French citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel.
Where is the Yemeni embassy in France?
The Yemeni embassy in France is in Paris.
How much does the Yemen tourist visa cost?
Yemen’s official sources give a standard fee of US$75 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 3–5 working days after the Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority receives a complete application (portal FAQ).
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for France?
Yemeni citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter Yemen visa-free?
No; French citizens need a visa for Yemen obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.