All country guides
- Capital
- Sana’a (SAH)
- Dialing Code
- + 967
- Time Zone
- UTC/GMT +3 hours
- Language
- Arabic. English is understood in the tourist areas
- Best Time to Go
- March - April & September - October
- Currency
- Yemeni Riyal (YER)
Travel Tips
- Credit cards are not widely accepted outside of hotels. There are very few ATM’s in the country
- US Dollars are widely accepted by hotels and shops which cater to tourists
- Check the local political situation before finalising travel plans
- Weekends are Thursdays and Fridays
- Travellers with Israeli stamps in their passports will not be granted entry into Yemen
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Bottled water is available. Milk is unpasteurised
Last updated 8 September 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Embassy of Yemen
227 Murray Street, Brooklyn, Pretoria
Tel: 012 346 0858
E-mail: yemen.embassy.pta@gmail.com
Web: www.yemenembassypretoria.com
Consular hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 15:00
Public Holidays
2026
March: 18 - 22
May: 1 - 2, 22, 24, 26 - 30
June: 17
September: 26
October: 14
November: 30
Visa Requirements
Entry visas are issued by the Embassy in Pretoria
Once passenger is IN Yemen, they can apply for the relevant visa. In their application, however, they must indicate which type of visa they are applying for and MUST produce the necessary documents:
- An invitation letter must be presented from an institution like a University, Company or Government Agency via the Consular services at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Yemen (Compulsory.)
- One visa application form (make sure it is signed)
- A valid passport for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry into the country. Ensure there are at least 3 blank pages in the passport.
- Two colour passport photos - attached to the application.
- Copy of return ticket
- Tourists are to get in touch with a tourist agency in Yemen in order for them to get an invitation letter (Compulsory)
- Letter from applicants Company confirming employment & purpose of trip.
- Proof of payment
- Medical certificate confirming HIV and Hepatitis A & B status
WARNING: Travellers with Israeli stamps in their passports will not be granted entry into Yemen
Visa Processing Time
2 - 3 working days
Visa Validity
No multiple-entry visas are issued
Visa Forms
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
- None
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
- Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
Accredited to Saudi Arabia