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Russia visa for Yemeni citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at yemen.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Yemen
- Embassy of Russia in Sanaa
Посольство России в Йеменской Республике, в связи с обострившимся конфликтом в стране, временно эвакуировано в Эр-Рияд (Саудовская Аравия). (Saudi Arabia, Al-Wasiti Str., Rahmania, bld. 13), Sanaa
Russia has 1 mission in Yemen, with its embassy in Sanaa.
Russian citizens travelling to Yemen
RussiaYemen Visa required Yemen visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- 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.
Before travelling from Yemen to Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Yemeni citizens can stay in Russia
How long Yemeni citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Sanaa, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Yemen
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen. The rule is the same in both directions between Yemen and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Russian embassy in Yemen?
The Russian embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Yemen?
Russian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen.
Can Yemeni citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Yemeni citizens need a visa for Russia 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.