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Japan visa for Yemeni citizens
Entry requirement
Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Where Yemeni citizens apply for a visa for Japan
Japan has no embassy or consulate in Yemen on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 868 km
- 917 km
- Embassy of Japan in Manama1,377 km
شارع السلمانية 55, Manama
The nearest Japanese missions to Sanaa are in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (868 km from Sanaa), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (917 km) and Manama, Bahrain (1,377 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Yemen is decided by Japan, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Japanese citizens travelling to Yemen
JapanYemen Visa required Yemen visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
Yemeni citizens planning a trip to Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Yemeni citizens can stay in Japan
How long Yemeni citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Yemeni citizens apply
Japan has no embassy or career consulate in Yemen. Yemeni citizens apply through a mission of Japan accredited to Yemen from abroad; the official visa portal of Japan names the right place.
Japanese citizens travelling to Yemen
Yemen requires Japanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Yemen and Japan.
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Japan?
Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Is there an embassy of Japan in Yemen?
No. Japan has no embassy in Yemen. The nearest Japanese consulate general is in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 868 km from Sanaa.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Yemen?
Yemen requires Japanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Yemeni citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Yemeni citizens need a visa for Japan 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.