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title: Yemen visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
description: "Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival in Yemen. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Yemen visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival in Yemen.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a Yemeni port of entry** — Proceed to the visa on arrival counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present your passport, photos, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee in cash.
3. **Receive visa stamp** — The immigration officer will stamp the visa into your passport.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Yemen.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos.
- **Visa fee (cash)** (Financial): Payable in local currency or USD at the port of entry.
- **Hotel booking or invitation letter** (Travel, optional): May be requested to show accommodation.

## Good to know

- Yemen is under a travel advisory due to conflict; check your government's advice before travel.
- Visa on arrival may be denied without a confirmed hotel or sponsor.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Have a printed return or onward flight booking.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need a visa for Yemen?

Citizens of the United Arab Emirates can get a visa on arrival in Yemen. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

### How long can citizens of the United Arab Emirates stay in Yemen?

Up to 90 days.

### What documents do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need for Yemen?

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Return or onward ticket; Passport-size photographs; Visa fee (cash); Hotel booking or invitation letter.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Yemen visa for every passport](/visa/yemen)
- [Every destination for United Arab Emirates passport holders](/visa/passport/united-arab-emirates)