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Yemen Visa Requirements for Philippines Citizens

Visa required

Philippines passport holders need a visa for Yemen, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

The Embassy of Yemen in Washington DC says it is not issuing any tourist visa at this time.

“THE EMBASSY IN WASHINGTON DC IS NOT ISSUING ANY TOURIST'S VISA AT THIS TIME”

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Yemen, Washington DC — Visa Service · checked 3 Oct 2026

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Flag of YemenYemen visa options for Philippines citizens

Visa (tourist passports)

Embassy
Fee
65 USD

Fee published by the Embassy of Yemen in Washington, paid by money order. That embassy says it is not issuing tourist visas at present, and asks for an invitation letter from Yemen's Department of Immigration.

Business Visa

Embassy
Fee
65 USD

Fee published by the Embassy of Yemen in Washington, paid by money order. Requires an invitation letter from Yemen's Department of Immigration and a letter from the employer in Yemen.

What the Yemen visa rules mean for Philippines travellers

Philippines citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Yemen. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Visa (tourist passports), which costs 65 USD. Yemen also offers Business Visa — see the visa options above.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Yemen applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The Embassy of Yemen in Washington asks visa applicants for a passport valid for at least six months after the date of the intended departure to Yemen, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date a…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read makes insurance a condition of entry. The UK government advises against all travel to Yemen, and says travel insurance could be invalidated by travelling against its advice.
  • Return or onward ticket: The Embassy of Yemen in Washington asks visa applicants who are not US citizens for confirmation of a round-trip ticket, or a ticket to another destination.
  • Proof of funds: No official source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount for Yemen.

Yemen entry rules compared

Yemen does not grant visa-free entry to any passport, offers a visa on arrival to 1 and requires an embassy visa from 196. Philippines citizens are treated the same way as Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Brunei. Overall the Philippines passport ranks #135 in the world with 35 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Asia? With a Philippines passport you can also visit 16 countries in the region without a visa, including Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Laos, Myanmar and Mongolia.

In the other direction, Yemen citizens need a visa to visit Philippines.

Flag of YemenEntry requirements for Yemen

Passport validity

6 months

The Embassy of Yemen in Washington asks visa applicants for a passport valid for at least six months after the date of the intended departure to Yemen, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Yemen.

UK FCDO — Yemen travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

48 hours

Every foreigner must, after entering Yemen, go in person to the foreigners' registration office or the police station in the area where they live and make a declaration of their personal status and the purpose of their visit; the executive regulation sets the procedure, conditions and period (art. 9). Hotel managers, and anyone who houses a foreigner or rents them a place to live, must report the foreigner's name and address to the registration office or police within 48 hours of arrival, and report the departure within 48 hours (art. 13). Breaches are punishable by up to six months' imprisonment and a fine of up to 3,000 riyals, or one of the two (art. 42). The UK and Canadian governments say that if you stay in Yemen for more than 14 days, you must register your passport with the immigration authorities.

National Information Center, Yemen (yemen-nic.info) — Republican Decree by Law No. 47 of 1991 on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

Every foreigner must hold a residence permit and must leave Yemen when the stay ends, unless the head of the authority has extended it beforehand (art. 17). By exception to article 17, a foreigner whose residence ends without renewal, or who has not obtained residence, is penalised 30 riyals for each day; the Minister or a delegate may waive this for accepted excuses (art. 43). The Government of Canada says you can expect heavy penalties if you overstay your visa.

National Information Center, Yemen (yemen-nic.info) — Republican Decree by Law No. 47 of 1991 on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

USD 3,000

The UK government says you must declare foreign currency worth more than USD 3,000 on arrival; there is no restriction on how much you bring in, but you may not take out more foreign currency than you brought in. Importing or exporting Yemeni rials is illegal.

UK FCDO — Yemen travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Philippine citizens need a visa for Yemen?

Philippines passport holders need a visa for Yemen, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel. The Embassy of Yemen in Washington DC says it is not issuing any tourist visa at this time.

How much does a Yemen visa cost for Philippines citizens?

Visa (tourist passports): 65 USD. Other options are listed in the visa types section on this page.

How do Philippines citizens apply for a Yemen visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Yemen before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Yemen?

The Embassy of Yemen in Washington asks visa applicants for a passport valid for at least six months after the date of the intended departure to Yemen, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive in Yemen.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.