Yemen

Embassies and consulates in Yemen

embassies in Sanaa

Yemen hosts 38 foreign missions from 37 countries: 37 embassies and 1 honorary consulate. Most embassies, 36 of 37, are in the capital, Sanaa. Consulates are also found in Aden.

Asia

Yemen

Capital
Sanaa
Population
41,773,878
Currency
Yemeni Rial (YER)
Calling code
+967
Languages
Arabic
  • 38missions
  • 37embassies
  • 1honorary consulate
Visa-free: 9 destinations#193 in the world

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All missions in Yemen

Other cities in Yemen

Outside Sanaa, Aden has 1 foreign mission.

By country

Show all 37

Visa rules for Yemen

How the world’s passports enter Yemen198 in total

  • Visa-free1
  • Visa on arrival11
  • Visa required185
  • No admission1

Yemen visa guide · 8 visa types

Visa rules

Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 1 can enter visa-free, 11 get a visa on arrival, 185 need a visa from an embassy or consulate and 1 is not admitted for Yemen.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Yemen

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)2,9791,536
Student (F, M)19655
Exchange (J)8123
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)5929
Transit and crew (C, D)3021
Diplomatic and official (A, G)315293
Fiancé(e) (K)9663
Total3,7562,020
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)58.1%68.0%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,020 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Yemen, the 145th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 76%, diplomatic and official visas 15% and fiancé(e) visas 3%. That is 46% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (3,756).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Yemen received 75, 95% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 68.0% for citizens of Yemen in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 58.1%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Yemen

Yemen’s own missions abroad

Yemen’s embassies abroad (44)

In the other direction, Yemen runs 44 missions in 39 countries. Its largest networks are in Germany (3), the United States (3) and Turkey (2).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Yemen

  • Independence Day

    Monday

  • Unity Day

    Friday

  • Labour Day

    Saturday

  • Revolution Day

    Sunday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

Most embassies, 36 of 37, are in the capital, Sanaa. The largest foreign networks in Yemen are those of Somalia (2).

Travel advice for Yemen

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Yemen: the US State Department rates Yemen at Level 4, do not travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Yemen (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Yemen (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Yemen?

Somalia, with 2 missions.

Do I need a visa for Yemen?

Of 198 passports, 1 can enter visa-free, 11 get a visa on arrival, 185 need a visa from an embassy or consulate and 1 is not admitted for Yemen; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Yemen closed?

On Yemen’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Independence Day on Monday 30 November 2026.