YemenItaly

Italy visa for Yemeni citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Italy requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambsanaa.esteri.it

Which Italy visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90

All visa types for Italy

For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Italian missions in Yemen

  • Embassy of Italy in Sanaa

    Embassy · Sanaa

    Hadda Street, n. 131, Sanaa

    Today · Closed

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

Italian citizens travelling to Yemen

ItalyYemen Visa required Yemen visa for citizens of Italy

Travel advice for Italy

  • 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 Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Yemeni citizens can stay in Italy

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

Italy and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Yemeni citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.

Italy’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens

Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Italian citizens travelling to Yemen

Yemen requires Italian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Yemen and Italy.

Frequently asked questions

Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Italy?

Italy requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Italian embassy in Yemen?

The Italian embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.

How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?

Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Yemen?

Yemen requires Italian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Yemeni citizens enter Italy visa-free?

No; Yemeni citizens need a visa for Italy 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.