- Address
- British Embassy /938 Thahr Himyar StreetEast Ring Road, near Mövenpick Hotel, Sana’a, Sanaa
- Website
- gov.uk
United Kingdom
Yemen
British Embassy in Yemen
1 embassy
The United Kingdom is represented in Yemen by 1 mission: an embassy in Sanaa. The United Kingdom requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
British Embassy in Sanaa
At British Embassy /938 Thahr Himyar StreetEast Ring Road, near Mövenpick Hotel, Sana’a, Sanaa, the British embassy represents the United Kingdom towards Yemen. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Yemeni citizens
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Yemen
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United Kingdom requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Yemen, applications go to the British embassy in Sanaa, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Yemen’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Yemen in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, Yemen has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Yemen
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Yemen.
Travel to Yemen for British citizens
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen. In Yemen, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Yemen is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Yemen?
The British embassy is in Sanaa, at British Embassy /938 Thahr Himyar StreetEast Ring Road, near Mövenpick Hotel, Sana’a, Sanaa.
Do Yemeni citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Yemeni citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do British citizens need a visa for Yemen?
British citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Yemen.
Does Yemen have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Yemen has its embassy in London.