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Yemen visa for Emirati citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 90 days

Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival in Yemen, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

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)

All visa types for Yemen

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 citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

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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.

For a trip from the United Arab Emirates to Yemen, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).

Good to know

How long Emirati citizens can stay in Yemen

Emirati citizens may stay in Yemen for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Yemen.

How Emirati citizens apply

Emirati citizens receive the visa for Yemen at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Yemen’s neighbours for Emirati citizens

Saudi Arabia and Oman admit Emirati citizens visa-free.

Yemeni citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates

Yemeni citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Yemen?

Emirati citizens can get a visa on arrival in Yemen, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Emirati citizens stay in Yemen?

Emirati citizens can stay in Yemen for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.

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 the United Arab Emirates?

Yemeni citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Emirati citizens enter Yemen visa-free?

No; Emirati citizens need a visa on arrival in Yemen.

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.