- Address
- Abdullah Al Sahmi St., 11693 Riad, Sanaa
- Website
- sanaa.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Thomas Friedrich Schneider, Ambassador
Germany
Yemen
German Embassy in Yemen
1 embassy
Germany is represented in Yemen by 1 mission: an embassy in Sanaa. Germany requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
German Embassy in Sanaa
At Abdullah Al Sahmi St., 11693 Riad, Sanaa, the German embassy represents Germany towards Yemen. The head of mission on record is Thomas Friedrich Schneider, Ambassador. Its website is linked on its page.
Germany visa for Yemeni citizens
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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Yemen
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Yemeni citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. From Yemen, the application is made at the German embassy in Sanaa or through a visa centre appointed by Germany.
Yemen’s missions in Germany
Missions of Yemen in Germany (3)
In return, Yemen has 3 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Yemen
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Yemen.
Travel to Yemen for German citizens
German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen. In Yemen, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the German embassy in Yemen is closed
The German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Yemen?
The German embassy is in Sanaa, at Abdullah Al Sahmi St., 11693 Riad, Sanaa.
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for Germany?
Yemeni citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Do German citizens need a visa for Yemen?
Yemen requires German citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does Yemen have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Yemen has its embassy in Berlin, along with 2 other missions in Germany.