Embassy
Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Sana'a
Sana'a
Intersection of Haddah Street with Southern Ring Road - AlQuds Street - Building No. 1
Yemen visa requirements for Saudi Arabian citizens
Saudi Arabian citizens get a visa on arrival in Yemen, for up to 90 days.
Passport
SAU
Saudi Arabia
Going to
YEM
Yemen
Visa on arrival
For urgent arrivals or people without a Yemeni embassy or consulate at home.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Check your passport stamps
Visa or entry may be refused if the passport contains an Israeli stamp or if the holder was born in Israel (see Israeli stamps).
Special rules for Saudi Arabian citizens in Yemen
- Due to safety concerns, the Government of Saudi Arabia advises citizens not to travel to Yemen for any reason.
- Separately, Yemen introduced an e-Visa system for visitors who meet certain eligibility requirements (group travel of 10 or more people, business trips, and transit etc.).
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Yemen.
Ways into Yemen
Tourists need approval through a travel agency in Yemen.
eVisaOnline visa applicationAn online service for people who meet their chosen visa route's rules.
- Fee
- Fee depends on visa route
- Processing
- 3–5 days
How to apply
- Choose your visa route and fill in the form.
- Upload your papers and follow payment steps.
- Check the result and print any approval notice.
- Follow instructions to get your visa sticker.
- Allow 3–5 working days after all papers arrive; this is an estimate.
- Approval is still needed; your route sets where you get the visa sticker.
Visa on arrivalApproved border visaFor urgent arrivals or people without a Yemeni embassy or consulate at home.
How to apply
- Send your host's paper and travel port details.
- Get approval for your arrival port before travel.
- Collect your visa at the approved border port.
Documents required
- Host document
- Passport valid 6 months
- Passport details page
- Certified health certificate
- Departure and arrival port details
- Your approved arrival port must be told before you travel.
- The guide does not confirm a border visa without advance approval.
Visa on arrivalUrgent tourist visaFor tourists whose approved travel agency gets permission before they travel.
- Fee
- Urgent entry fee; amount not stated
How to apply
- Ask your approved agency to send the request.
- Get approval before travel.
- Collect your visa at the border.
Documents required
- Tourism authority letter
- Approved agency request
- Trip plan
- Return tickets
- Passport valid 6 months
- Certified health certificate
- Written promise to leave
- Tourist groups with more than 10 people get a 50% fee cut.
- There is no promised processing time for this urgent route.
Visa requiredTourist visaFor tourists with advance approval through a travel agency in Yemen.
How to apply
- Ask a travel agency in Yemen to get approval.
- Send your approval and papers to the embassy.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Check whether the embassy can issue your visa.
Sources (10)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration, Passports and Nationality Authority — Official visa portal and route requirements
- Official Yemen visa portal — FAQ; some passages contain unrelated institutional references
- Foreign ministry — Official electronic visa launch, 24 June 2025
- Foreign ministry — Entry procedures; password protected when checked
- Yemen Embassy in Washington — Visa Service
- Yemen Embassy in London — Visa requirements, Arabic page
- Yemen Embassy in London — FAQ
- Yemen Embassy in Brussels — Visas
- Yemen Embassy in Cairo — Visas
- India Ministry of External Affairs — Official Yemen embassy contact
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from Saudi Arabia
- Plugs A D GNo adapter
- MoneyYER ﷼
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageArabicSpoken at home too
- Emergency194 police191 ambulance
Planning your Yemen trip
- Sana'a and Wadi DharSana'a's old city has tall historic houses and World Heritage status. Nearby Wadi Dhar has Dar al-Hadschar Palace, also called the rock house.
- SocotraThis island has white beaches, turquoise seas and many species found nowhere else. Government warnings against travel also include Socotra.
- KawkabanThis high fortress town has old buildings, ancient inscriptions and views across a plain of mud-brick towns.
- Ma'ribThe former capital of the Sabaean Kingdom has a famous ancient dam, temples and historic remains.
Scams to watch for in Yemen
- Unregistered tours that leave out paid servicesUnregistered operators sell tours but may provide poor service, misleading information or only part of what you paid for. The Ministry of Tourism cannot help with problems involving an unregistered operator or service provider.
- Taxi fare inflated after the journeyA driver quotes a high fare or charges a high price after arrival if you did not agree on the fare first. Bargaining is expected. In Sana'a, an opening quote can often fall by about a third after bargaining.
- Inflated opening prices for touristsSellers may begin with a high tourist price. Bargaining is expected and usually brings a discount. Guides sometimes ask for the "Yemeni price". A high opening price is not proof of fraud, but accepting it immediately may mean paying more than necessary.
About Yemen
Yemen is a republic at the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula, on the Red and Arabian seas.
- Capital
- Sana'a
- Money
- Yemeni rial (﷼)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +967
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Questions
Are there special rules for Saudi Arabian citizens visiting Yemen?
Do saudi arabian citizens need a visa for Yemen?
Saudi Arabian citizens get a visa on arrival in Yemen, for up to 90 days.
How long can saudi arabian citizens stay in Yemen?
Up to 90 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Yemen visa at the airport?
Yes. Saudi Arabian citizens get the visa when they land in Yemen. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Can I enter Yemen with Israeli stamps in my passport?
Visa or entry may be refused if the passport contains an Israeli stamp or if the holder was born in Israel (see Israeli stamps).
Do yemeni citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Yemeni citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Yemen?
Hong Kong, Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait Malaysia, and 4 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Yemen are easier for saudi arabian citizens?
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Jordan Lebanon, and 3 more let saudi arabian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Yemen?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Yemen?
Yemeni rial (﷼). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Yemen?
Arabic.
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