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Japan to Yemen visa requirements

Q: Is there an eVisa for Yemen?

Yes. Yemen launched an official eVisa portal (yemenevisa.org) on 24 June 2025, but tourist access is currently restricted to group applications submitted by accredited Yemeni travel agencies.

Q: Can I travel to Yemen as an independent tourist?

Not practically. Tourist visas require a group of at least 10 travelers booked through a Yemeni-accredited agency, and overall issuance is heavily restricted.

Q: How long does the Yemen visa take?

The eVisa is typically issued in 3-5 working days after a complete file; embassy processing can take around 2 weeks pending approval from Yemen.

Q: How much does a Yemen tourist visa cost?

Roughly USD 50-100 equivalent for the visa itself, plus agency service fees and the cost of a required medical certificate.

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

No. Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and most governments maintain a Level 4 'Evacuate / Do Not Travel' advisory due to armed conflict, terrorism, and kidnapping risk.

Japanese ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen. There is no visa-free entry and no visa on arrival for Japanese citizens. A visa must be arranged in advance, and tourist access is currently extremely limited and discouraged. A Japan ordinary passport holder cannot enter Yemen visa-free or via visa-on-arrival. Yemen grants visa-on-arrival only to about 11 nationalities (mostly Arab/GCC states); Japan is not among them. A visa must be obtained in advance. Yemen launched an electronic visa portal (yemenevisa.org) on 24 June 2025, run by the Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority with IOM support, but tourist access is effectively restricted to group applications (minimum 10 travelers) booked through a Yemeni travel agency accredited by the General Authority for Tourism, with round-trip tickets. Individual leisure tourism is not practically available, and entry visa issuance has been largely on hold except for limited categories (Yemeni-origin foreigners, aid/UN workers, journalists, diplomats). Critically, Yemen is under a Level 4 "Evacuate / Do Not Travel" advisory from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and virtually every other government due to ongoing armed conflict, terrorism, and kidnapping risk. Travel for tourism is strongly discouraged regardless of visa status. Because no reliable individual no-visa or VOA channel exists, the 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 (embassy sticker visa or restricted group eVisa)

Maximum stay

Up to 1 month (typical tourist visa), extendable on a case basis

per entry

Entries

Single entry (typical)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 50-100 equivalent (varies by mission/eVisa category)

consular fee only

Processing time

Embassy: about 2 weeks; eVisa: 3-5 working days after a complete file

standard track

Validity

Usually 3 months from issue to enter

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and security situation

Check Japan MOFA's overseas safety information for Yemen. It is currently a Level 4 'Evacuate / Do Not Travel' zone. Confirm whether you genuinely qualify for a visa, as issuance is largely restricted to limited categories.

· MOFA advisory· Level 4

/02

Choose your visa channel

For tourism, the only formal route is a group application (minimum 10 travelers) through a Yemeni travel agency accredited by the General Authority for Tourism, processed on the official eVisa portal. Otherwise contact a Yemeni embassy/consulate for a sticker visa.

· Group tourism only· yemenevisa.org

/03

Prepare required documents

Gather a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, passport photos, confirmed round-trip tickets, accommodation/itinerary, and a medical certificate confirming freedom from infectious diseases as required by Yemeni authorities.

· 6-month validity· Medical certificate

/04

Submit the application

Create a profile on the official eVisa portal (yemenevisa.org) and complete the visa-type form with uploaded documents, or lodge a paper application at the Yemeni mission accredited to Japan.

· Online or embassy

/05

Pay the fee and await approval

Pay the applicable visa fee. eVisa decisions are issued by email in about 3-5 working days; embassy processing can take roughly 2 weeks pending approval from authorities in Yemen.

· Fee payment· Approval wait

/06

Collect/print the visa and verify before travel

For eVisa, print the approval; some cases still require collecting a sticker visa from a Yemeni mission. Re-check the MOFA advisory and airline/airspace status immediately before any travel.

· Sticker may be required· Re-check advisory

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Japan -> Yemen · Visa required in advance (embassy sticker visa or restricted group eVisa)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredJapanese passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with blank pages

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

required

RequiredCompleted Yemen visa/eVisa application form

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredRecent passport-size photographs

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

required

RequiredConfirmed round-trip air tickets

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredGroup tour booking via a Yemeni-accredited travel agency (for tourism)

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

required

RequiredMedical certificate confirming freedom from infectious diseases

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

required

RequiredProof of accommodation and travel itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredVisa fee payment (USD equivalent)

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

required

RecommendedLetter of sponsorship/invitation (often requested)

Signed or stamped letter with host contact details and visit arrangements

recommended

RecommendedReview of Japan MOFA Level 4 advisory and travel insurance covering conflict zones

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

recommended

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 Yemen official eVisa portal Yemen introduces electronic visa system - VisasNews

Application link included: Visa policy of Yemen - Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee (eVisa/embassy)USD 50-100Varies by visa category and issuing mission; payable in USD equivalent

Travel agency / group tour service feeVariesMandatory accredited Yemeni agency handling for group tourist visas

Medical certificateJPY 3,000-10,000Cost of obtaining the required infectious-disease-free certificate in Japan

Total estimateUSD 50 — USD 150+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Official eVisa portal

3-5 working days

Online application via yemenevisa.org; decision emailed after a complete file. Tourist access restricted to accredited group applications.

Yemeni embassy/consulate sticker visa

About 2 weeks

Paper application pending approval from authorities in Yemen; sticker may still need collection in person.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Japan not on the visa-on-arrival list

Yemen grants VOA to roughly 11 mostly Arab/GCC nationalities; Japanese passport holders are excluded and must arrange a visa in advance.

High

/02

Tourist visas limited to groups

The 2025 eVisa system permits tourist applications only via accredited Yemeni agencies for groups of at least 10, making individual leisure travel impractical.

High

/03

Entry visa issuance largely on hold

Authorities have restricted issuance mainly to Yemeni-origin foreigners, aid/UN staff, journalists, and diplomats.

Medium

/04

Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory

Japan MOFA and other governments warn against all travel due to armed conflict, terrorism, and kidnapping, deterring tourism entirely.

High

/05

Documentation burden

Medical certificates, round-trip tickets, and agency sponsorship add complexity beyond a standard tourist visa.

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

Japan to Yemen route verified

Confirmed via Wikipedia visa policy of Yemen, Yemen official eVisa portal, and Japan MOFA advisory that Japanese ordinary passport holders require a visa in advance; no visa-free or visa-on-arrival access. Noted June 2025 eVisa launch (group tourism only) and Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory.

/09 — The questions