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Turkey visa for Yemeni citizens
Entry requirement
Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Yemen
- Embassy of Turkey in Sanaa Today · Closed
Turkey has 1 mission in Yemen, with its embassy in Sanaa.
Turkish citizens travelling to Yemen
TurkeyYemen Visa required Yemen visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Yemen to Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Yemeni citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Yemeni citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Sanaa, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens
Syria admits Yemeni citizens visa-free. Georgia, Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Yemen
Turkish citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Yemen and Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Yemen?
The Turkish embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Yemen?
Turkish citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel.
Can Yemeni citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Yemeni citizens need a visa for Turkey 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.