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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do United States citizens need a visa for Yemen?

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United States citizens need a visa to enter Yemen. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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United States vs Yemen: passport comparison

United States

116

visa-free countries

Global rank: #40 · mobility 166.1

Yemen

9

visa-free countries

Global rank: #195 · mobility 62.4
7

countries both United States and Yemen can enter visa-free together

United States + Yemen: passport compatibility

28%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where United States and Yemen travel together — by entry type:

7 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
141 access differs

Where United States and Yemen can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (7)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Yemen is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: United States → Yemen

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The United States → Yemen rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

6rule changes for the United States passport, 3 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else United States goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Yemen

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do United States citizens need a visa for Yemen?
United States citizens need a visa to enter Yemen. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — United States or Yemen?
The United States passport is stronger: 116 visa-free countries versus 9. Global rank: United States #40, Yemen #195.
Where can United States and Yemen citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 7 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Yemen?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between United States and Yemen?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

United States passport ranking

Where else the United States passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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