United Kingdom
Yemen
Yemen visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 · Confirm at yemenembassy.co.uk
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)
For the tourist visa, Yemen’s official sources give a standard fee of US$75, and applications are made on 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 the United Kingdom
Yemen has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Yemeni citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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 Kingdom 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Yemen
How long British citizens may stay in Yemen is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
In the United Kingdom, applications go to the Yemeni embassy in London, or to a visa centre acting for Yemen; fees, documents and processing times are published by Yemen.
Yemeni citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and Yemen.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Yemen?
British citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel.
Where is the Yemeni embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Yemeni embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
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 Kingdom?
Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Yemen visa-free?
No; British 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.