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Iran visa for Yemeni citizens
Entry requirement
Iran issues Yemeni citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Iran visa?
Visa on arrival at Iranian international airports
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- As printed on the visa issued at the airport
- Processing time
- Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter
Iran’s official site for the visa on arrival is evisatraveller.mfa.ir. Processing time, as Iran states it: Apply online at least 2 days before travel; the visa is printed at the airport counter. Longest stay on the visa on arrival: As printed on the visa issued at the airport.
Iranian citizens travelling to Yemen
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Travel advice for Iran
- 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.
Yemeni citizens planning a trip to Iran can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Iran at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Iran (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Yemeni citizens can stay in Iran
Yemeni citizens may stay in Iran for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Iran.
How Yemeni citizens apply
Yemeni citizens receive the visa for Iran at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Iran’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Turkey require Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Iranian citizens travelling to Yemen
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen.
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Iran?
Iran issues Yemeni citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
How long can Yemeni citizens stay in Iran?
Yemeni citizens can stay in Iran for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Yemen?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen.
Can Yemeni citizens enter Iran visa-free?
No; Yemeni citizens need a visa on arrival in Iran.
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.