Yemen
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Yemeni citizens
Entry requirement
The United Kingdom requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Yemen
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Sanaa
British Embassy /938 Thahr Himyar StreetEast Ring Road, near Mövenpick Hotel, Sana’a, Sanaa
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Yemen, with its embassy in Sanaa.
British citizens travelling to Yemen
United KingdomYemen Visa required Yemen visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Yemeni citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Yemeni citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Sanaa, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Yemeni citizens
Ireland requires Yemeni citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Yemen
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen. The rule is the same in both directions between Yemen and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the British embassy in Yemen?
The British embassy in Yemen is in Sanaa.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Yemen?
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen.
Can Yemeni citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Yemeni citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.