Travel advisory · YemenGovernments advise against all travel to Yemen.Advice depends on your passport. Read your own government's advice before you book.Official advice

Areas with warnings

Socotra Island · avoid all travel · Canada, Germany, Spain, Italy, New Zealand, US

Also named by one government: All of Yemen (Spain), Gulf of Aden (France), Sanaa–Ta'izz–Aden highway (Canada), South Red Sea (France), Yemeni coastal waters (Germany)

Government	Advice	Updated	Read the advice
United Kingdom (FCDO)	FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of Yemen	–	Read the advice
United States (State Dept)	Do Not Travel	Oct 23, 2026	Read the advice
Canada (Global Affairs)	Avoid all travel	–	Read the advice
Germany (Auswärtiges Amt)	Reisewarnung: vor Reisen nach Jemen wird gewarnt	Oct 29, 2026	Read the advice
New Zealand (SafeTravel)	Do not travel to Yemen	–	Read the advice
France (Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs)	formellement déconseillé pour tout le territoire	–	Read the advice

Checked daily from the governments' published advice; last checked Nov 2, 2026. RoamLedger summarises official advice; it is not advice from any government.

Middle East

Yemen

Yemen is known for the mud-brick towers of Sana'a and Shibam and the dragon's blood trees of Socotra, but the UK advises against all travel there.

Start with the essentials Plan a trip to Yemen

Yemen sits in the southwest corner of the Arabian Peninsula, with Saudi Arabia to the north, Oman to the east, and coasts on the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Sana'a's old city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is known for its tall houses built from mud brick. Shibam, a walled town in the Hadhramaut valley, has tall clay houses rising from the desert floor. Socotra, an island in the Indian Ocean, is home to dragon's blood trees and plants that grow nowhere else.

The UK currently advises against all travel to Yemen, so check your government's advice before you plan anything, since it can change at short notice. Sana'a, Shibam and Socotra are far apart, so sort out flights and distances before you set dates. Sana'a sits at high altitude, so its nights are cooler than the lowlands. Each stop needs its own days in your plan, since moving between them takes longer than the map suggests.

Five things to know before Yemen

Read the current travel advisory first
The FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of Yemen because of unpredictable security, and says British nationals already there should leave. UK travel advice
Expect no embassy help on the ground
The British Embassy in Sana'a is closed and its staff withdrawn. The UK cannot arrange evacuations or help with leaving, though nationals can phone the FCDO in London.
Get a visa before you travel
Yemen requires a visa, and the UK points British citizens to the Yemeni embassy in London. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after arrival. Visas and entry
Mind the currency and registration rules
The UK says importing or exporting Yemeni currency is illegal, foreign currency over USD 3,000 must be declared on entry, and stays over 14 days need registration.
Get written confirmation of insurance cover
The FCDO says your policy could be invalidated if you go against its advice. It also warns of flight cancellations and airspace closures across the region. Travel insurance

Yemen travel guides

Practical guides from writers who live there.

Oman

Eastern neighbor, with Muscat and the Hajar Mountains.

Read the guide Saudi Arabia

Northern neighbor and the main land link on the peninsula.

Read the guide Djibouti

Across the Gulf of Aden, a small Red Sea gateway for the Horn of Africa.

Read the guide Visas and entry

How embassy visas and passport rules work, and where to check them.

Read the guide Travel insurance

Why policies can be void under an all-travel warning.

Read the guide

Top places to visit in Yemen

See all attractions in Yemen

Sight · Sana'aOld City

Sight · AdenSira Fortress

Sight · SocotraDogub Cave

Sight · YemenPalace of Queen Arwa

Destinations in Yemen

When to go

Rainy days
Days with storms

Best

JanuaryClear1 rainy dayHigh23°Low10°Dry, cold nights
FebruaryClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low11°Dry, cold nights
MarchClear3 rainy daysHigh25°Low13°Warm
AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh25°Low15°Some rain
MayClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low16°Warm
JuneClear1 rainy day1 day with stormsHigh28°Low18°Warm
JulyPartly cloudy6 rainy daysHigh27°Low18°Rainy season
AugustPartly cloudy12 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh26°Low17°Rainy season
SeptemberClear2 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh26°Low16°Warm
OctoberClear1 rainy dayHigh24°Low13°Dry, mild
NovemberClear0 rainy daysHigh23°Low10°Dry, mild
DecemberClear0 rainy daysHigh22°Low9°Dry, cold nights

Average daily high and low in Sana'a, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Right now in Yemen

Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.

Feels like: 10°
Humidity: 37%
Wind: 1 km/h
Chance of rain: 0%

Sana'a

02:23 AM

Tuesday, November 3

GMT+3

Today23°8°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 23°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 0%.
Wed24°8°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 24°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 0%.
Thu26°8°0%Thursday: Clear. High 26°, Low 8°. Chance of rain 0%.
Fri26°10°2%Friday: Cloudy. High 26°, Low 10°. Chance of rain 2%.
Sat27°12°0%Saturday: Clear. High 27°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.
Sun27°12°0%Sunday: Clear. High 27°, Low 12°. Chance of rain 0%.

Updated 11:23 PM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 236.5 YER

Amount

Converted to

YER · Yemeni Rial

Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

Before you go to Yemen

eSIM for YemenData plans and network coverageRead the guide Travel insuranceCheck war and high-risk exclusionsRead the guide Money in YemenRial, dollars and cashRead the guide Where to stay in YemenHotels and guesthouses by cityRead the guide

Rules for Yemen, checked

Read the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office advice for Yemen before you book, since it states the risk level for each region.

Visa and entry rules for Yemen have changed repeatedly, so confirm them with your embassy or the official government source before you buy flights.

Bring cash in US dollars and Yemeni rials. Card payments and ATMs are unreliable, so plan to pay in cash.

Dress modestly in public, covering shoulders and knees, and ask before photographing people or any checkpoint or military site.

Yemen FAQ

Is it safe to travel to Yemen right now?

The FCDO advises against all travel to the whole of Yemen and says British nationals already there should leave. Read your own government's current advice before making any plans.

Do I need a visa for Yemen?

Yes. The UK says visitors need a visa and that British citizens apply through the Yemeni embassy in the UK. Your passport must be valid for 6 months after arrival.

Can I visit Socotra?

Socotra is part of Yemen, and the FCDO advice against all travel covers the whole country. Read the current advisory and speak to your insurer before considering any trip.

Will travel insurance cover Yemen?

Probably not. The FCDO says a policy could be invalidated if you travel against its advice. Any specialist cover for medical care and evacuation needs confirming in writing.

Can I bring cash into Yemen?

Foreign currency over USD 3,000 must be declared on entry, the UK says, and importing or exporting Yemeni currency is illegal. Check current customs rules with the embassy.