Yemen
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France visa for Yemeni citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambafrance-ye.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Yemen
France has 1 mission in Yemen, with its embassy in Sanaa.
French citizens travelling to Yemen
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Travel advice for France
- 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.
Before travelling from Yemen to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Yemeni citizens can stay in France
How long Yemeni citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Sanaa, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Yemeni citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Yemen
French citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Yemen and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Yemen?
The French embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Yemen?
French citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel.
Can Yemeni citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Yemeni citizens need a visa for France 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.