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Spain to Yemen visa requirements

Q: Does Yemen have an eVisa for Spanish tourists?

Yemen launched an electronic visa on 24 June 2025, but it is restricted to organized tourist groups of at least 10 people booked through a Yemeni travel agency accredited by the General Authority for Tourism. It is not available for independent Spanish tourists, and an approved e-visa often still has to be converted to a sticker visa at a Yemeni mission.

Q: Is it safe for Spanish travelers to visit Yemen?

No. Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Yemen due to ongoing armed conflict and recommends citizens already there to leave. Travel insurance covering war-risk and repatriation is essential if travel is unavoidable.

Q: Will an Israeli stamp in my passport affect entry to Yemen?

Yes. Yemen refuses entry to anyone whose passport contains an Israeli visa or Israeli entry/exit stamps.

Q: How long can a Spanish visitor stay in Yemen?

Tourist visas are typically issued for around 30 days and may be extendable. Overstaying incurs a penalty of 150 Yemeni rial per day on an expired visa.

Q: Where do Spanish citizens apply for a Yemeni visa?

At the nearest Yemeni embassy or consulate (for example The Hague, Berlin or Paris), since there is limited Yemeni consular presence in Spain. For group tours, the accredited Yemeni agency handles the e-visa application.

A Spanish ordinary passport holder needs a visa obtained in advance to enter Yemen. There is no visa-free entry, no visa on arrival for Spanish citizens, and the June 2025 eVisa is limited to organized tourist groups via accredited Yemeni agencies. Spain's Foreign Ministry strongly advises against all travel to Yemen due to armed conflict. Spain (ordinary passport) is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival in Yemen. Only 11 nationalities (mostly Arab/GCC states plus Malaysia) qualify for visa on arrival; Spain is not among them. Since February 2012, visas cannot be issued at Yemeni airports, so Spanish travelers must obtain a visa in advance from a Yemeni embassy or consulate. An electronic visa system launched on 24 June 2025, but it is currently restricted to organized tourist groups of at least 10 members traveling through a Yemeni travel agency accredited by the General Authority for Tourism, with round-trip tickets; even then an approved e-visa generally must be converted to a sticker visa at a Yemeni mission. Individual tourism is effectively not facilitated. Critically, Yemen is in active armed conflict: Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises against travel under any circumstance, the Spanish embassy operations are limited, and a passport containing any Israeli visa or stamp is grounds for refusal of entry. Given suspended/limited consular services and conflicting practical channels, the conservative and accurate verdict is visa-required.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

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 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa required in advance (consular sticker visa; e-visa only for accredited group tours)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days typical for tourist visa (extendable; VOA categories up to 3 months, not applicable to Spain)

per entry

Entries

Single entry (typical for tourist visas)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 60-100 consular fee (varies by mission); group e-visa fees set by accredited agency

consular fee only

Processing time

Several days to weeks, subject to security clearance

standard track

Validity

Usually 30-90 days from issue to enter; overstay penalty 150 Yemeni rial per day

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Reconsider travel entirely

Spain's Foreign Ministry advises against all travel to Yemen due to active armed conflict; verify the current advisory and your travel insurance covers war-risk regions before proceeding.

· Safety first· exteriores.gob.es

/02

Contact a Yemeni embassy or consulate

There is no Yemeni mission in every EU country; Spanish travelers typically apply through the nearest accredited Yemeni embassy/consulate (e.g., The Hague, Berlin, Paris). Confirm they are accepting tourist applications.

· In-person/postal· Pre-arrival only

/03

Arrange travel through an accredited Yemeni tour operator

For the post-June 2025 e-visa channel, you must join a tourist group of at least 10 people booked through a travel agency accredited by Yemen's General Authority for Tourism.

· Group tour· Min. 10 travelers

/04

Assemble supporting documents

Passport valid 6+ months with no Israeli visa or stamps, photos, round-trip tickets, accommodation/itinerary, and a medical certificate confirming freedom from infectious diseases.

· 6-month passport· Medical certificate

/05

Submit application and pay the fee

Lodge the application with the embassy or via the accredited agency, pay the consular/visa fee, and await security clearance.

· Fee at submission· Security vetting

/06

Collect the visa and verify entry conditions

An approved e-visa generally must still be converted to a sticker visa at a Yemeni mission. Confirm the entry airport/border is operational and under controlling authority before departure.

· Sticker visa· Confirm entry point

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Spain -> Yemen · Visa required in advance (consular sticker visa; e-visa only for accredited group tours)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid for at least 6 months beyond entry

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

required

RequiredNo Israeli visa, entry or exit stamps in the passport

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

required

RequiredYemeni visa obtained in advance (consular or group e-visa)

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

required

RequiredRound-trip / onward air ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredMedical certificate confirming freedom from infectious diseases

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

required

RequiredBooking through an accredited Yemeni tour operator (group of 10+) for e-visa

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

required

RecommendedConfirmed accommodation and detailed itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedComprehensive travel/health insurance including war-risk and repatriation

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

recommended

RequiredPassport-size photos meeting consular specifications

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

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

recommended

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

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 sourcesVisa policy of Yemen - Wikipedia Spain Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Yemen travel recommendations U.S. State Department - Yemen Travel Advisory

Application link included: Visa policy of Yemen - Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa consular feeUSD 60-100Varies by Yemeni embassy/consulate; confirm with the specific mission

Group e-visa / agency processingSet by accredited agencyBundled into the tour package; agency-dependent and additional to the consular fee

Medical certificateEUR 30-80Approximate local cost for an authorized infectious-disease-free certificate

Overstay penalty150 YER per dayCharged per day of stay on an expired visa

Total estimateUSD 90 — USD 200+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy/consulate application

Several days to a few weeks

Standard route for an individual sticker visa; subject to security clearance and limited consular availability.

Accredited group e-visa (since June 2025)

Apply at least 2 days before arrival; allow longer for approval

Only for organized tourist groups of 10+ through an authorized Yemeni agency; approval often still requires a sticker visa from a mission.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Spain not on visa-on-arrival list

Only 11 nationalities (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE) get visa on arrival; Spain is excluded.

High

/02

Airport visas abolished

Since February 2012 visas can no longer be issued at Yemeni airports, so Spanish travelers must obtain one before departure.

High

/03

e-Visa restricted to group tours

The June 2025 electronic visa is limited to accredited tourist groups of at least 10 members, not individual tourists.

Medium

/04

Active armed conflict and advisory

Spain's Foreign Ministry advises against all travel; consular services and border control are unstable, complicating any visa channel.

High

/05

Israeli stamp prohibition

Any Israeli visa or stamp in the passport leads to refusal of entry.

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

2026-05-30 · major

Spain to Yemen route verified

Confirmed via Wikipedia visa policy of Yemen and Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs that Spanish ordinary passport holders require a visa obtained in advance; visa on arrival not available to Spain; June 2025 e-visa limited to accredited group tours.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Spanish citizen get a visa on arrival in Yemen?—

No. Visa on arrival is available only to 11 nationalities (mainly GCC/Arab states plus Malaysia), and airport visas were abolished in February 2012. Spanish citizens must obtain a visa in advance.

Does Yemen have an eVisa for Spanish tourists?+

Is it safe for Spanish travelers to visit Yemen?+

Will an Israeli stamp in my passport affect entry to Yemen?+

How long can a Spanish visitor stay in Yemen?+

Where do Spanish citizens apply for a Yemeni visa?+