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Germany → Yemen: do you need a visa?

SHORT-VISIT ENTRY SUMMARY

Visa required

Yemen requires a visa for Germany citizens before travel.

Dataset: February 2026. Confirm current rules with official authorities before traveling. Work, study, and longer stays may require a separate visa.

Which visa are you getting?

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    Tourist Visa

    Entry visa for tourism and recreation in Yemen, issued after prior entry permission from the Immigration, Passport and Nationality Authority.
    Who fits: Foreign nationals visiting Yemen for tourism or recreation, traveling through an authorized travel organizer in Yemen.
    Gov fees: Germany mission reference: EUR 40.00 single-entry (3 months), EUR 80.00 multiple-entry. Washington DC mission reference: US$65.00 by money order. Fees vary by mission and nationality. — Fees vary by consulate, nationality, and reciprocity. Confirm the exact amount with the mission where you apply.
    Official source: Embassy of Yemen in Berlin - Visa regulations · Embassy of Yemen in Washington DC - Visa service · Embassy of Yemen in Kuala Lumpur - Consular services requirements
    Yemen visa application form (PDF) https://www.yemenembassy.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Yemen-Yemen-application-form-for-entry-visa-fillable-pdffiller.pdf

    Documents

    • Completed and signed Yemen visa application form with one recent passport-size photo
    • Original passport valid at least 6 months after intended departure, plus copy of the data page
    • Copy of the entry permission/approval issued by the Immigration, Passport and Nationality Authority (PNA)
    • Travel itinerary and confirmed round-trip tickets
    • Hotel reservation or invitation from a host registered or authorized in Yemen
    • Proof of economic solvency (bank statements and/or credit card)
    • Doctor's letter confirming absence of contagious or communicable diseases (Washington DC mission requirement)
    • Two recent passport-size color photographs
    • Pre-paid self-addressed return envelope with tracking (mail applications)
    • Visa fee payment as required by the mission (money order where applicable)

    FAQ

    Who needs a tourist visa for Yemen?
    Foreign nationals not otherwise exempt. Missions publish lists of nationalities requiring visas; confirm your status with the responsible Yemeni mission.

    How long is a tourist visa valid?
    Germany mission reference: single-entry visa valid 3 months, with a multiple-entry option at a higher fee. The duration of stay is set by the entry permission.

    Can I work in Yemen on a tourist visa?
    No. Paid or lucrative activity is prohibited on tourist/visitor categories; use a business or work route instead.

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