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China visa for Yemeni citizens
Entry requirement
China requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ye.chineseembassy.org
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in Yemen
- Embassy of China in Sanaa
شارع الزبيري, صنعاء
China has 1 mission in Yemen, with its embassy in Sanaa.
Chinese citizens travelling to Yemen
ChinaYemen Visa required Yemen visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
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 Yemen to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Yemeni citizens can stay in China
How long Yemeni citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Yemeni citizens apply
In Yemen, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Sanaa, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens
Mongolia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia and India require Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Yemen
Chinese citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Yemen and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for China?
China requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Chinese embassy in Yemen?
The Chinese embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Yemen?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel.
Can Yemeni citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Yemeni citizens need a visa for China 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.