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🇿🇦 Does a South African need a visa for Yemen 🇾🇪?

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 South Africa

If you live in South Africa, 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.

• Embassy of Yemen in South Africa · 329 Main Street

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 · Currency: Yemeni rial (YER, ﷼) · Official languages: Arabic · Calling code: +967

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Yemen uses plug types A, G, South Africa uses C, D, M, N.

More about entering Yemen →

Easier destinations near Yemen for South African passport holders

• 🇬🇪 Georgia — Visa-free 360 days
• 🇶🇦 Qatar — Visa-free 30 days
• 🇮🇱 Israel — ETA required 90 days
• 🇦🇲 Armenia — Visa on arrival
• 🇯🇴 Jordan — Visa on arrival
• 🇴🇲 Oman — Visa on arrival
• 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — Visa on arrival

The other way round

🇾🇪 Yemeni passport holders visiting South Africa: Yemeni passport holders need a visa for South Africa, applied for at an embassy or consulate of South Africa before travelling.

The South African passport at a glance

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