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Germany visa for Yemeni citizens
Entry requirement
Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sanaa.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Yemen
- Embassy of Germany in Sanaa
Abdullah Al Sahmi St., 11693 Riad, Sanaa
Germany has 1 mission in Yemen, with its embassy in Sanaa.
German citizens travelling to Yemen
GermanyYemen Visa required Yemen visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026).
Good to know
How long Yemeni citizens can stay in Germany
How long Yemeni citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Sanaa, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Yemeni citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Yemen
German citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Yemen and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Germany?
Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Yemen?
The German embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Yemen?
German citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel.
Can Yemeni citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Yemeni citizens need a visa for Germany obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.