🇾🇪 Yemen visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens
Yes — Ethiopian citizens need a visa to enter Yemen, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Ethiopia passport holders
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Yemen. Applications generally go through a Yemen embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Yemen immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Ethiopian passport ranks #180 worldwide, opening 44 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (11 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Yemen is not among them — it is one of the 109 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
In the other direction, Yemeni citizens traveling to Ethiopia face a different rule: e-visa.
Western Asia is closed to spontaneous travel for Ethiopian passport holders: none of its 17 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Yemen
- Capital
- Sana'a
- Region
- Western Asia
- Currency
- Yemeni rial (﷼)
- Languages
- Arabic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Yemen?
Yes — Ethiopian citizens need a visa to enter Yemen, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Yemen?
The currency in Yemen is the Yemeni rial (﷼). The capital city is Sana'a.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Ethiopian citizens traveling to Yemen. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Yemen embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.