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Do Finland passport holders need a visa to visit YE?

Q: Is there a tourist eVisa for individual Finnish travellers?

No. The electronic visa system introduced on 24 June 2025 is limited to organised tourist groups of at least ten people booked through a Yemeni travel agency accredited by the General Authority for Tourism. There is no individual tourist eVisa, and the approved visa must still be collected as a sticker from a Yemeni mission.

Q: Where do Finns apply, since there is no Yemeni embassy in Finland?

There is no resident Yemeni mission in Finland. Applications are handled by the nearest competent missions, such as the Embassy of Yemen in Berlin or the Yemeni consulate in The Hague.

Q: Is Yemen in the Schengen area or covered by ETIAS?

No. Yemen is not a Schengen or EU country, so the Schengen 90/180-day rule and ETIAS do not apply. Yemen sets its own visa policy and requires a visa from Finnish passport holders.

Q: How much does a Yemen entry visa cost?

Where issued, the standard consular entry-visa fee is about EUR 50, paid by bank transfer. Group eVisa and agency service charges vary, and free diplomatic visas are not available to tourists.

Q: Is it safe to travel to Yemen right now?

No. Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel to Yemen because of active armed conflict, a severe humanitarian crisis, a major nationwide kidnapping threat, landmines and widespread cholera, and it urges any Finns in Yemen to leave immediately.

Finnish ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen, and there is no tourist channel: regular tourist visas are effectively not being issued. Yemen is in active armed conflict and Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises against all travel. A Finland (FI) ordinary passport holder needs a visa to travel to Yemen (YE); there is no visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or individual eVisa option for Finnish nationals. Visa-on-arrival exists only for citizens of 11 mostly Arab/Gulf states (not Finland). In practice, Yemeni missions report that entry visas are currently issued only to persons of Yemeni origin, staff of international organisations, accredited journalists/media, and diplomats; standard tourist visas for ordinary travellers are not being issued. The electronic visa system introduced on 24 June 2025 is limited to organised tourist groups of at least ten people booked through a Yemeni travel agency accredited by the General Authority for Tourism, with the approved visa still collected as a sticker from a Yemeni embassy/consulate. Critically, Yemen is in active armed conflict: Finland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs (um.fi) advises against all travel and urges Finns already in Yemen to leave immediately. There is no functioning EU/Finnish diplomatic representation inside Yemen, kidnapping of foreigners is a major nationwide threat, and major hazards include terrorism, landmines, and cholera. Yemen is NOT in the Schengen area, so the 90/180 short-stay rule and ETIAS are not relevant. This guide documents the formal visa rules; it is not a recommendation to travel.

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.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Entry visa (consular sticker visa); no tourist visa channel currently operating for ordinary travellers

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days typical for entry visas; group eVisa per itinerary

per entry

Entries

Single entry (standard)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. EUR 50 consular entry-visa fee where issued

consular fee only

Processing time

About 2 weeks at a Yemeni mission (when accepting applications)

standard track

Validity

Visa typically valid 3 months from issue for entry

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Reconsider the trip and read the Finnish travel advisory first

Check um.fi (Jemen: matkustustiedote). Finland's MFA advises against all travel to Yemen due to armed conflict, kidnapping risk and health hazards. There is no Finnish or EU mission inside Yemen to assist you.

· Finland MFA· Do not travel

/02

Confirm you actually have an eligible visa category

Yemeni missions currently issue entry visas only to persons of Yemeni origin, staff of international organisations, accredited journalists/media and diplomats. Ordinary tourists generally cannot obtain a visa.

· Eligibility check

/03

If travelling as a group, use an accredited Yemeni travel agency

The June 2025 eVisa is limited to tourist groups of at least 10 booked through a Yemeni agency accredited by the General Authority for Tourism, with round-trip tickets. The agency files the eVisa application.

· eVisa· Group of 10+

/04

Assemble the supporting documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months, completed application form, recent colour photo (white background, no glasses/hat), an invitation/sponsor letter, a letter stating purpose and address in Yemen, and a medical/infectious-disease certificate.

· 6-month passport· Invitation letter

/05

Submit to the competent Yemeni mission

Finland has no resident Yemeni embassy; the nearest competent missions are the Embassy of Yemen in Berlin and consulates such as The Hague. Submit the application and pay the consular fee (about EUR 50).

· Berlin embassy· EUR 50

/06

Collect the sticker visa and arrange evacuation-grade insurance

Even approved electronic group visas must be collected as a physical sticker from a Yemeni mission. Obtain comprehensive insurance covering war-risk and medical evacuation before any travel.

· Sticker visa· War-risk insurance

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

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Finnish passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay

required

Completed Yemeni entry-visa application form

required

Recent colour passport photo (6x4 cm, white background, no glasses/hat)

required

Invitation/sponsor letter and confirmed address in Yemen

required

Letter stating the purpose of the visit

required

Medical certificate regarding infectious diseases

required

Eligible visa category (Yemeni origin, intl. organisation, journalist, diplomat) or accredited 10+ tourist group booking

required

Round-trip air tickets (required for group eVisa)

required

No Israeli passport or Israeli visa stamps (entry may be refused)

required

War-risk and medical-evacuation travel insurance

recommended

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Consular entry-visa feeEUR 50Standard entry visa at a Yemeni mission (e.g. The Hague consulate); paid by bank transfer.

Group eVisa / agency service feeVariesSet by the accredited Yemeni travel agency handling the 10+ tourist-group application.

Diplomatic visaEUR 0Issued free against a formal request from the applicant's Ministry for Foreign Affairs (not for tourists).

Total estimateEUR 50 — EUR 50+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Yemeni embassy/consulate (entry visa)

About 2 weeks

Apply in person or by post at a competent Yemeni mission (Berlin embassy; The Hague consulate). Only for eligible categories; tourist visas generally not issued.

Group eVisa via accredited agency

Variable

Yemeni travel agency accredited by the General Authority for Tourism files the application for a 10+ tourist group; sticker still collected from a mission.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for Finland

Yemen grants visa-on-arrival only to citizens of 11 mostly Gulf/Arab states; Finland is not among them, so a Finnish passport always requires a pre-arranged visa.

High

/02

Tourist visas effectively suspended

Yemeni missions state entry visas are currently issued only to persons of Yemeni origin, international-organisation staff, accredited journalists and diplomats.

High

/03

Active armed conflict and Do-Not-Travel advisory

Finland's MFA advises against all travel and tells Finns in Yemen to leave; kidnapping of foreigners is a major nationwide threat.

High

/04

No Finnish or EU representation inside Yemen

Consular assistance on the ground is not available, raising the practical bar for any travel.

Medium

/05

Israeli passport/visa stamps cause refusal

Travellers holding Israeli documents may be refused entry or transit into Yemen.

Low

/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

Finland to Yemen route verified

Confirmed visa-required: no visa-free or VOA access for Finnish ordinary passports; tourist visas effectively not issued (only Yemeni-origin, NGO, media, diplomatic categories); June 2025 group eVisa limited to 10+ tourist groups via accredited agencies. Finland MFA maintains a do-not-travel advisory.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Finnish citizen get a Yemen visa on arrival?—

No. Yemen offers visa-on-arrival only to citizens of 11 mostly Gulf/Arab countries (such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and Egypt). Finnish nationals must arrange a visa before travelling.

Is there a tourist eVisa for individual Finnish travellers?+

Where do Finns apply, since there is no Yemeni embassy in Finland?+

Is Yemen in the Schengen area or covered by ETIAS?+

How much does a Yemen entry visa cost?+

Is it safe to travel to Yemen right now?+

/11 — Passport tools