THE EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON DC IS NOT ISSUING ANY TOURIST'S VISA AT THIS TIME
Visa requirements for US passport holders and US residents:
1) | An invitation letter from the Republic of Yemen, Department of Immigration
Download and complete the Visa Application Form. (PDF) |
2) | Your original passport, which must be valid for at least six months after the date of the intended departure to Yemen. |
3) | Two (2) recent, passport-sized color photographs. |
4) | For Business Visa requests: a letter from employer in Yemen must be provided. |
5) | For Student Visa requests: a letter of acceptance from the institution in Yemen must be provided. It should indicate the nature and duration of study. |
6) | A pre-paid, self-addressed USPS Express Mail return envelope. (Certified mail only) |
7) | Doctor's letter confirming the absence of any contagious or communicable diseases. |
8) | If the applicant is under the age of 18, both the mother and father's approval must be provided in a letter signed and observed by a Notary Public. |
9) | Visa fees are paid through a MONEY ORDER payable to "The Embassy of Yemen". The Visa fee is $65. . |
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Note: For fee exemption, individuals holding dual citizenship from Yemen & the U.S. are required to provide some form of Yemeni Identification.
Visa Requirements for U.S. Diplomatic and Official Visas
To apply for a Diplomatic visa, you must provide the following:
- Two (2) completed application forms. All application forms must be typed and must include:
- The Sponsor / Host in Yemen. (e.g., U.S. Embassy in Sana’a, U.S. Consulate in Sana’a, etc.)
- Residential address in Yemen(e.g. Hotel, family or friend’s house, etc.).
- Original passport signed by the bearer, should not expire within six months from the expected time of arrival in Yemen.
- A copy of your passport and a copy of the application. (Please print in color)
- Two (2) original passport-sized photos.
- An original letter from the concerned U.S. Government agency (e.g. of State, Dept. of the Army, Dept. of the Navy, etc.) The letter must include:
- Your position (e.g., Colonel, Engineer, etc.) and the purpose of your visit.
- Name and phone number of your point of contact in Yemen and confirmation of your sponsor during your stay in Yemen.
- If you are sending the Visa application through the mail please include a prepaid, self-addressed envelope with a tracking number (Certified mail only).
Note: Visas requires prior approval from YEMENI authorities and the Embassy requires a minimum of two (2-4) business days to issue the visa.
Non-US Citizens
Visa Requirements for Non-US Citizens (Tourist Passports)
1- An invitation letter from Yemen, Department of Immigration.
2- Your original passport, which must be valid for at least six months after the date of the intended departure to Yemen.
3- A complete the Visa Application Form.
4- Two recent, passport-sized color photographs.
5- Confirmation of round-trip airline ticket or airline ticket to another destination
Note : If you are a citizen of one of the following countries, you Will need a visa to Yemen:
• Andorra • Australia • Austria • Bahrain • Belgium • Bulgaria • Brunei • Canada • Croatia • Cyprus • Czech • Denmark • Estonia • Finland • France • Germany • Greece • Hong Kong • Hungary • Kuwait • Iceland • Ireland • Italy • Japan • Latvia • Liechtenstein |
• Lithuania • Luxembourg • Malta • Monaco • New Zealand • Norway • Oman • Poland • Portugal • Qatar • Romania • San Marino • Saudi Arabia • Seychelles • Slovakia • Slovenia • Singapore • South Korea • Spain • Sweden • Switzerland • The Netherlands • United Kingdom and Northern Ireland • Vatican |