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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of YemenYemeni Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Yemen Passport Holders Travel?

Yemen passport holders can visit 9 countries without a visa, 2 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Yemen passport #195 of 199.

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9
Visa-free destinations
2
With unlimited stay
7
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (4 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Yemen

Below is the full list of countries that Yemen citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Yemen passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SudanSudan Visa-free 30 days
Flag of SyriaSyria Visa-free Unlimited

Unlimited stay countries for Yemen passport

2 countries let Yemen passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of PalestinePalestine
  • Flag of SyriaSyria

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Yemen citizens

Holders of a Yemen passport can travel to 9 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 2 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 7 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 24 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 3 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Yemen citizens can reach 36 countries without a classic visa application. A further 45 countries offer an eVisa, and 116 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Dominica, Haiti, Malaysia, Micronesia, Palestine and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, among many others.

Where can Yemen citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Yemen passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (2 countries)

Palestine and Syria

90 days (3 months) (4 countries)

Haiti, Malaysia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Seychelles

30 days (1 month) (2 countries)

Micronesia and Sudan

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

Key takeaways for Yemen passport holders

With 9 visa-free destinations, the Yemen passport ranks #195 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Yemen citizens

How many countries can Yemen passport holders visit without a visa?

Yemen passport holders can visit 9 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 2 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 7 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (24) and electronic travel authorisations (3), Yemen citizens can enter 36 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Yemen citizens?

2 countries let Yemen passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Palestine and Syria.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Yemen passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 4 countries, including Haiti, Malaysia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Seychelles.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Yemen citizens?

Apart from the 2 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 90 days (3 months), available in Haiti, Malaysia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and Seychelles.

Where is the Yemen passport ranked?

With 9 visa-free destinations the Yemen passport ranks #195 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Yemen passport holders: 9 visa-free, 24 visa on arrival, 3 eTA and 45 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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