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title: Yemen visa for citizens of Panama
description: "Citizens of Panama need a visa for Yemen and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $100. Processing: 7–14 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Yemen visa for citizens of Panama

Citizens of Panama need a visa for Yemen and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-26. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Yemen Visa (in-person application via embassy)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 7–14 days
- **Government fee:** $100
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement for last 3 months showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Check visa requirements and gather documents** — Confirm you need a visa and collect all required documents as listed.
2. **Contact the Yemeni embassy or consulate for an appointment** — Call or email the nearest Yemen embassy in the US (e.g., Washington D.C.) to schedule a biometric appointment.
3. **Attend in-person appointment at the embassy** — Bring all original documents, photos, and fee payment (cash or money order) for biometric enrollment and submission.
4. **Pay the visa fee** — Typically $100 (USD) for a single-entry tourist visa, paid at the embassy.
5. **Wait for processing (7–14 business days)** — The embassy will process your application and may request additional documents.
6. **Collect your passport with visa (or receive by mail)** — Either pick up in person or provide a prepaid return envelope.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages)** (Travel)
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): May be downloaded from embassy website or obtained in person
- **2 recent passport-size photographs (white background)** (Supporting)
- **Copy of passport data page** (Travel)
- **Flight itinerary (round trip or onward ticket)** (Travel)
- **Hotel reservation or letter of invitation from Yemeni host** (Travel)
- **Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement, last 3 months)** (Financial)
- **Travel health insurance valid in Yemen** (Supporting)
- **Copy of Yellow Fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Yemen requires Yellow Fever vaccination for travelers from endemic areas
- **Prepaid return envelope (if visa is to be mailed back)** (Supporting, optional): Check with embassy for mail options
- **Employer’s letter (if employed) or proof of retirement/study** (Employment, optional): May be required for employed applicants
- **Criminal record certificate (if requested)** (Supporting, optional): Only if embassy asks

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient to cover stay (no fixed amount stated)
- Bank statement for last 3 months
- Sponsorship letter if invited by Yemeni citizen

Embassy may request proof of funds; no published minimum amount.

## Good to know

- Yemen is under a Level 4 travel advisory (Do Not Travel) due to armed conflict, terrorism, and kidnapping.
- Visa issuance is at the discretion of the embassy and may be refused without explanation.
- Visa fees and requirements may change without notice; confirm with embassy before applying.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields and required signatures before submission.
- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond planned entry.
- **Missing or invalid supporting documents (e.g., no hotel booking)** — Provide clear copies of all required documents, including travel itinerary and accommodation.
- **Failed biometric or security check** — Applicants cannot control this; ensure you are not on any no‑entry list.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Panama need a visa for Yemen?

Citizens of Panama need a visa for Yemen and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Yemen Visa (in-person application via embassy).

### How long can citizens of Panama stay in Yemen?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Yemen visa cost for citizens of Panama?

Government fee: $100.

### How long does Yemen visa processing take?

Typically 7–14 days.

### What documents do citizens of Panama need for Yemen?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages); Completed visa application form; 2 recent passport-size photographs (white background); Copy of passport data page; Flight itinerary (round trip or onward ticket); Hotel reservation or letter of invitation from Yemeni host; and 6 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Yemen?

At least 6 months.

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- [Yemen visa for every passport](/visa/yemen)
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