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Taiwan (Chinese Taipei) to Yemen visa requirements

Yes, a visa is required. Taiwan (Republic of China) ordinary passport holders cannot enter Yemen visa-free or get a visa on arrival, and they are not covered by Yemen's limited eVisa channel. A visa must be arranged in advance, in practice through a Yemen-accredited travel agency that submits the application to the Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority and arranges sticker-visa collection at a Yemeni mission. As of 2026, Taiwan ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Yemen for tourism. Yemen grants visa-free entry only to Hong Kong SAR passport holders and visa-on-arrival to 11 mostly Arab/regional nationalities (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE) - Taiwan is on neither list. Yemen launched an electronic visa gateway on 24 June 2025 (run by the Aden-based Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority with IOM support), but it currently processes only tourist-group applications filed by travel agencies accredited by the General Authority for Tourism; groups must have at least ten members and round-trip tickets, and an issued e-visa still requires a sticker visa collected at a Yemeni embassy/consulate. There is no individual leisure-tourist eVisa or VOA option for Taiwan nationals. Applicants typically also need a medical certificate confirming freedom from infectious diseases, and anyone with Israeli stamps/visas may be refused entry. Critically, Yemen is under active conflict and almost all governments advise against all travel; commercial access is extremely restricted. Treat this guide as administrative reference only, not encouragement to travel. Because Yemen is not in the Schengen area, the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.
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
Entry visa (advance, via accredited agency / Yemeni mission)
Maximum stay
Typically up to 30 days for tourist visas (issued at the authority's discretion)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (most tourist visas)
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. USD 60-100 government visa fee, plus agency/service charges (varies by mission and agency)
consular fee only
Processing time
About 3-5 working days for e-visa issuance after a complete file; allow longer for sticker collection and agency coordination
standard track
Validity
Visa generally valid 30-90 days from issue for entry
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Reconsider the trip and check travel advisories
Yemen is under active armed conflict. Taiwan's MOFA and virtually all governments advise against all travel. Confirm the security situation before committing any funds.
· Safety first· MOFA advisory
/02
Engage a Yemen-accredited travel agency
Individual tourist e-visas are not available. Find a travel agency accredited by Yemen's General Authority for Tourism that can sponsor and submit your visa application, as tourism currently runs through approved group/agency channels.
· Accredited agency required
/03
Prepare the document file
Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages, photos, completed application, travel itinerary with round-trip tickets, and a medical certificate confirming freedom from infectious diseases.
· Medical certificate· 6-month validity
/04
Submit application through the agency / e-visa gateway
The agency files your application to the Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority (Aden) e-visa portal or to a Yemeni embassy/consulate that handles Taiwan applicants.
· IPNA e-visa gateway
/05
Receive approval and collect the sticker visa
An approved e-visa is sent by email, but a physical sticker visa must still be collected from a Yemeni embassy or consulate before travel.
· Sticker visa collection
/06
Verify entry conditions before departure
Confirm no Israeli stamps/visas are in the passport, carry the medical certificate, and reconfirm the visa and security status immediately before any travel.
· No Israeli stamps· Reconfirm
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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RequiredTaiwan ordinary passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least one blank passport page per entry stamp
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredApproved Yemen visa (e-visa approval plus collected sticker visa)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredSponsorship/booking via a Yemen-accredited travel agency
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
RequiredConfirmed round-trip air tickets
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredPassport photos meeting specifications
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredNo Israeli visas, stamps, or entry documents in the passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RecommendedProof of accommodation / itinerary
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RecommendedTravel insurance covering high-risk regions
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
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.
Application link included: Visa policy of Yemen - Wikipedia
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Government entry visa feeUSD 60-100Varies by visa type and issuing mission; subject to change
Agency / service feeUSD 50-300+Charged by the accredited travel agency for sponsorship and processing
Medical certificateUSD 20-60Cost of obtaining the required health certificate
Total estimateUSD 130USD 460+incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Embassy/consulate application
1-4 weeks (varies widely)
Direct application at a Yemeni diplomatic mission; timelines depend on the mission and may require home-authority approval.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Taiwan not on any visa-waiver list
Yemen grants visa-free entry only to Hong Kong SAR holders; Taiwan is not included.
High
/02
Taiwan not on the visa-on-arrival list
VOA is limited to 11 mainly Arab/regional nationalities, which does not include Taiwan.
High
/03
E-visa restricted to agency-sponsored tourist groups
The 2025 e-visa gateway processes group tourism via accredited agencies, not individual Taiwan tourists.
High
/04
Security and conflict restrictions
Active conflict means heavy entry restrictions and near-universal advisories against all travel.
Medium
/05
Additional health and admissibility rules
Medical certificate required and Israeli travel history can cause refusal.
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
Taiwan to Yemen route verified
Confirmed via Wikipedia visa policy of Yemen and the Yemen e-visa portal that Taiwan ordinary passport holders require an advance visa; no visa-free, VOA, or individual e-visa channel exists. E-visa is limited to agency-sponsored tourist groups.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Taiwan passport holder get a visa on arrival in Yemen?
No. Visa on arrival is limited to 11 nationalities (Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, UAE). Taiwan is not included, so a visa must be arranged in advance.
Is the Yemen e-visa available to individual Taiwanese tourists?+
Does Yemen require a medical certificate?+
Will Israeli stamps in my passport affect entry?+
Is Yemen in the Schengen area?+
Is it safe to travel to Yemen right now?+
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