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United Arab Emirates to Yemen visa requirements

Q: Do UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa for Yemen?

On the UAE MoFA visa taxonomy, normal UAE passports are listed as Visa Free for Yemen. That does not override the current UAE travel prohibition.

Q: Is Yemen visa on arrival for UAE nationals?

The current UAE MoFA page does not list normal UAE passports as Visa On Arrival; it lists them as Visa Free. The previous VOA headline was incorrect.

Q: Does Yemen have an eVisa?

Yes. Yemen's eVisa portal exists and lists multiple visa types, including tourist, business, diplomatic, exit, multi-entry, special, and transit. It should be used only when it applies and does not override UAE travel restrictions.

Q: Is Yemen safe to visit?

No. The security situation remains extreme. The US advisory says do not travel for any reason due to terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, and landmines.

Q: What should I do if travel becomes essential?

First follow UAE MoFA restrictions. If the prohibition is lifted, confirm the exact port, controlling authority, airline acceptance, documents, evacuation plan, and insurance before departure.

Do not travel. UAE MoFA's current Yemen page says UAE nationals are prohibited from travelling to Yemen. On visa taxonomy, the same MoFA page lists normal UAE passports as Visa Free for Yemen, so the prior visa-on-arrival guidance was incorrect; any travel would still be blocked by the current UAE travel prohibition and extreme security risk. The correct visa classification for UAE ordinary passports is visa-free, not visa on arrival: the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Yemen travel-requirements page, last modified on 03 June 2026, lists diplomatic, special, official, and normal UAE passports as Visa Free. However, the same page also carries the overriding alert that UAE nationals are prohibited from travelling to the Republic of Yemen. This means the practical user-facing answer must lead with the travel ban and safety warning rather than presenting an ordinary tourist route. Yemen remains under active conflict, with divided immigration control, intermittent flights, terrorism, kidnapping, landmine, health, and infrastructure risks; the US Department of State also maintains a Level 4 Do Not Travel advisory dated 19 December 2025 and says do not travel to Yemen for any reason. Yemen's eVisa portal exists and lists several visa types, including business, diplomatic, exit, multi-entry, special, tourist, and transit visas, but it should not be described as only for groups/business/transit, and it does not replace the UAE MoFA travel prohibition for UAE nationals. If the prohibition is lifted in the future, travelers should still confirm the exact entry point, airline acceptance, passport validity, health documentation, and whether the Yemeni authority controlling the port recognizes the visa-free status.

VISA-FREETOURISMNOT SPECIFIED ON THE UAE MOFA PAGELast verified 2026-06-18

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-18

Visa type

Visa-free for normal UAE passports, but UAE nationals are currently prohibited by UAE MoFA from travelling to Yemen

Maximum stay

Not safely usable while the UAE travel prohibition remains in force; confirm allowed stay with Yemeni authorities if the ban is lifted

per entry

Entries

Not specified on the UAE MoFA page

from issue date

Visa fee

0 for the visa-free classification; eVisa fees vary by visa type if a visa is required for another case

consular fee only

Processing time

No advance visa for the visa-free classification, but travel should not proceed under the current UAE prohibition

standard track

Validity

Passport should generally be valid 6+ months; confirm with the controlling Yemeni authority and airline

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Do not travel while the UAE prohibition is active

UAE MoFA's current Yemen page says UAE nationals are prohibited from travelling to Yemen. Treat this as the controlling practical rule.

· Travel prohibited· UAE MoFA

/02

Check whether the alert has changed

Before considering any future travel, re-check the UAE MoFA Yemen page for the latest alert and passport-type visa classification.

· Last modified 03-06-2026· Normal passport Visa Free

/03

Do not rely on old arrival-visa wording

The current UAE MoFA entry taxonomy lists normal UAE passports as Visa Free, not Visa On Arrival. Remove any plan built around a border-visa route.

· Visa-free taxonomy· No arrival-visa headline

/04

If the ban is lifted, confirm the exact entry authority

Yemen has divided control and changing airport operations. Confirm with the airline, Yemeni authority, and host which administration controls your port of entry and what documents it will accept.

· Aden/Sana'a control· Airline check

/05

Prepare conservative supporting documents if travel ever becomes lawful

Carry a passport valid at least 6 months, return/onward travel, accommodation/host details, funds evidence, medical or vaccination documents if requested, and emergency evacuation plans.

· 6 months passport· Emergency plan

/06

Use the eVisa portal only when it applies

Yemen's eVisa portal supports multiple visa types. It may be relevant for cases requiring a visa or advance authorization, but it does not override the UAE travel prohibition.

· Multiple visa types· Not a ban override

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

United Arab Emirates -> Yemen · Visa-free for normal UAE passports, but UAE nationals are currently prohibited by UAE MoFA from travelling to Yemen

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredDo not travel while UAE MoFA says UAE nationals are prohibited from travelling to Yemen

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRe-check UAE MoFA Yemen page immediately before any future planning

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

ConditionalConfirm the controlling Yemeni authority and open port/airport if the ban is lifted

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredUAE ordinary passport valid at least 6 months

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RecommendedReturn or onward ticket if travel becomes lawful and operational

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedAccommodation/host details and local contact

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds and emergency evacuation resources

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance that explicitly covers Yemen and security evacuation

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

ConditionalHealth/medical certificate if requested by the controlling authority

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RequiredAvoid any itinerary involving unofficial Socotra or conflict-zone visa claims

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Yemen travel requirements, last modified 03-06-2026 Yemen eVisa Portal - Ministry of Interior / IPNA Yemen eVisa Portal FAQ

Application link included: Yemen eVisa Portal - Ministry of Interior / IPNA

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa-free entry classification for normal UAE passports0UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as Visa Free, but travel is currently prohibited for UAE nationals.

Yemen eVisa if required for another visa caseVaries by visa typeThe eVisa portal lists several visa types; payment information may depend on the selected case and current portal instructions.

Security/evacuation arrangementsVariesNot a government visa fee, but any lawful future travel would require serious security planning.

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Current UAE travel prohibition

Do not travel

The active MoFA alert prohibits UAE nationals from travelling to Yemen, so the visa-free classification is not a practical invitation to travel.

Visa-free entry if prohibition is lifted

At border / airline acceptance

MoFA lists normal UAE passports as Visa Free. If the alert changes, verify port-specific acceptance before departure.

eVisa for applicable visa cases

Portal-dependent

Yemen's eVisa portal supports tourist, business, diplomatic, exit, multi-entry, special, and transit visa types, but it does not override UAE travel restrictions.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

UAE travel prohibition

The latest UAE MoFA Yemen page says UAE nationals are prohibited from travelling to the Republic of Yemen.

High

/02

Visa taxonomy corrected

The same MoFA page lists normal UAE passports as Visa Free, not visa on arrival.

High

/03

Extreme security risk

Yemen faces terrorism, unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, landmines, disrupted infrastructure, and divided control.

High

/04

Divided immigration control

Entry practices can depend on whether a port is controlled by the internationally recognized government or another de facto authority.

Medium

/05

eVisa scope is broader than previously stated

The Yemen eVisa portal lists multiple visa types and should not be narrowed to only groups, business, and transit.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-18 · major

Yemen guidance corrected to visa-free with travel prohibition

Fact-checked UAE MoFA's Yemen page last modified 03-06-2026, Yemen's eVisa portal, and the US Level 4 advisory issued 19 December 2025. Changed the classification to visa-free for normal UAE passports, added the overriding UAE travel prohibition, broadened the eVisa note, and removed previous tertiary sources.

2026-05-30 · major

United Arab Emirates to Yemen route verified

Earlier guidance treated Yemen as a visa-on-arrival route for UAE ordinary passports. That has been superseded by the 18 June 2026 correction using the current UAE MoFA page.

/09 — The questions