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Egypt visa for Yemeni citizens

Visa required

Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Egypt visa?

Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate

Key facts

Processing time
Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

All visa types for Egypt

Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.

Egyptian missions in Yemen

Egypt has 1 mission in Yemen, with its embassy in Sanaa.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Yemen

EgyptYemen Visa on arrival Yemen visa for citizens of Egypt

Travel advice for Egypt

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

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 Egypt, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 5 November 2026).

Good to know

How long Yemeni citizens can stay in Egypt

How long Yemeni citizens may stay in Egypt 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 Egyptian embassy in Sanaa, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.

Egypt’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens

Sudan and Palestine admit Yemeni citizens visa-free.

Egyptian citizens travelling to Yemen

Yemen issues Egyptian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Egypt?

Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Egypt.

Where is the Egyptian embassy in Yemen?

The Egyptian embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.

Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Yemen?

Yemen issues Egyptian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Yemeni citizens enter Egypt visa-free?

No; Yemeni citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.