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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Yemen πŸ‡ΎπŸ‡ͺ?

Visa required

Yes. Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Yemen, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Yemen before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Yemen or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Yemen: Level 4: Do Not Travel (updated 19 December 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Where to apply in Ethiopia

If you live in Ethiopia, visas for Yemen are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.

Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.

Yemen at a glance

Capital: Sana'a Β· Currency: Yemeni rial (YER, ο·Ό) Β· Official languages: Arabic Β· Calling code: +967

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Yemen uses plug types A, G, Ethiopia uses C, E, F, J, L. Mains voltage differs (Yemen: 230 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Yemen β†’

Easier destinations near Yemen for Ethiopian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΎπŸ‡ͺ Yemeni passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Yemeni passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

13visa-free
0ETA
28visa on arrival
48e-Visa
109visa required

All destinations for Ethiopia passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Yemen β†’

Questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Yemen?

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Yemen, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Yemen before travelling.

Does a Yemeni need a visa for Ethiopia?

Yemeni passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.