Malaysia to Yemen visa requirements

Yes. A Malaysian ordinary passport holder needs a visa to enter Yemen for tourism. There is no reliable visa-free or walk-in visa-on-arrival channel; a visa must be arranged in advance through the Embassy of Yemen in Kuala Lumpur or via Yemen's new (June 2025) eVisa system, which still requires a sticker visa to be collected and, for tourism, group travel through an accredited Yemeni agency. Malaysian ordinary passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry to Yemen and should treat the destination as visa-required. Although some references list a legacy visa-on-arrival arrangement covering Malaysia, this is not dependable for independent tourists given the country's conflict situation, and Malaysia's own government strongly advises against all travel to Yemen. Yemen's Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority (IPNA) launched an electronic visa portal (yemenevisa.org) on 24 June 2025 covering tourist, business and official visas. However, the tourist channel is heavily restricted: applications generally require a group of at least 10 travellers, round-trip tickets, and sponsorship through a Yemeni travel agency accredited by the General Authority for Tourism. The eVisa is approved electronically (typically within 3-5 working days) but payment is made in cash US dollars at an authorised Yemeni embassy/consulate or immigration office, and an actual sticker visa must be collected before or on entry. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay, and proof of onward/return travel is required. Travellers with Israeli stamps or documents may be refused entry. Because the security situation is severe (active conflict, restricted airspace, and a standing Malaysian travel advisory against all travel), this route is realistic only for exceptional, sponsored circumstances. Fees and conditions should always be confirmed directly with the Embassy of Yemen in Kuala Lumpur immediately before any application.