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French Embassy in Yemen

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In Yemen, France has an embassy in Sanaa. France requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

French Embassy in Sanaa

Embassy of France in Sanaa

Embassy · Sanaa

Today · Closed

Address: Off Khartoum street, Corner streets 2/21, Sanaa
Website: ambafrance-ye.org

The French embassy is in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, at Off Khartoum street, Corner streets 2/21, Sanaa. Its website is linked on its page.

France visa for Yemeni citizens

YemenFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Yemen

FranceYemen Visa required Yemen visa for citizens of France

France visa requirements for citizens of Yemen

Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Yemeni citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Applicants in Yemen turn to the French embassy in Sanaa; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Yemen’s missions in France

Missions of Yemen in France (1)

In return, Yemen has an embassy in France, in Paris.

Good to know

France in Yemen

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Yemen.

Travel to Yemen for French citizens

French citizens need a visa for Yemen, obtained before travel. In Yemen, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the French embassy in Yemen is closed

The French embassy in Yemen closes on Yemen’s public holidays, the next being Independence Day on Monday 30 November 2026, Unity Day on Friday 5 February 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.