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
- 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.
Taiz
Taiz is a highland city in southwestern Yemen, known for Al-Qahira Citadel, historic mosques and its setting below Jabal Sabir.
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Taiz is a city in southwestern Yemen’s highlands, below Jabal Sabir. Al-Qahira Citadel is a landmark above the city, and its historic mosques and older streets are the main places to focus on if you are interested in Yemeni history and architecture. The mountain setting gives the city its highland surroundings and views toward the area around Jabal Sabir. Check current conditions before deciding whether to travel or what parts of the city to visit; access and routes should not be assumed.
Plan around the citadel and historic parts of Taiz rather than treating the city as a stop with confirmed opening times or visitor services. No current prices, opening hours or local transport details are available here, so do not build an itinerary around unverified information. Security conditions in Yemen can change. Before booking, check your government’s latest travel advice for Taiz, then confirm routes and local arrangements with a trusted contact. If you are considering travel between cities, check that route separately before setting out.
Taiz in five
- Check your government’s Yemen travel advisoryReview current advice for Taiz before making plans. Security conditions can change.
- Confirm Yemen’s visa rules for your passportEntry requirements depend on nationality. Check with Yemen’s authorities and your nearest Yemeni diplomatic mission before travelling.
- Carry Yemeni rials for local paymentsThe currency is the Yemeni rial (YER). Confirm payment options and access to cash before departure.
- Arrange transport before travelling around TaizConfirm routes and security conditions with a trusted local contact before setting out. Do not assume intercity services are operating.
- Check whether your phone will work in YemenAsk your mobile provider about service and roaming in Yemen before departure. Do not rely on being able to buy a local SIM on arrival.
Need to know
- Currency
- Yemeni rial (YER)
- Entry
- Visa requirements depend on nationality
- Emergency
- Confirm emergency contacts with your accommodation or local contact
- Tipping
- No reliable custom confirmed
- Time
- UTC+3, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Mixed
- JanuaryCooler, dry season
- FebruaryCooler, dry season
- MarchDry season
- AprilDry season
- MayHotter season
- JuneRain risk
- JulyRainy season
- AugustRainy season
- SeptemberRain easing
- OctoberDrier season
- NovemberDrier season
- DecemberCooler, dry season
Right now in Taiz
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
19
- Feels like
- 17°
- Humidity
- 54%
- Wind
- 8 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Taiz
02:24 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today31°17°0%Tuesday: Clear. High 31°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed31°18°0%Wednesday: Clear. High 31°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu31°17°0%Thursday: Clear. High 31°, Low 17°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Fri30°19°10%Friday: Partly cloudy. High 30°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 10%.
- Sat31°19°0%Saturday: Clear. High 31°, Low 19°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Sun32°18°2%Sunday: Clear. High 32°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Mon32°18°42%Monday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 18°. Chance of rain 42%.
Updated 01:13 AM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 236.5 YER
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Taiz
Rules for Taiz, checked
- Check your government’s current Yemen travel advisory before booking or travelling to Taiz.
- Confirm visa and entry requirements with Yemen’s authorities and your nearest Yemeni diplomatic mission before departure.
- Ask your insurer to confirm in writing whether its policy covers travel to Yemen and Taiz.
Plan around Taiz
Plan the practical details of a trip to Yemen
Read the guideVisas and entryCheck entry requirements for your passport
Read the guideTravel insuranceCheck cover and exclusions before travelling
Read the guideMoney and costsPlan cash, cards and trip spending
Read the guideGetting aroundPlan transport and routes before you travel
Read the guidePhones and eSIMCheck mobile data options before departure
Read the guideTaiz FAQ
Is Taiz safe to visit?
Check your government’s current travel advisory for Taiz before considering a visit. Security conditions can change, and the advisory should guide your decision.
Do I need a visa to visit Taiz?
Yemen’s entry requirements depend on your nationality. Confirm the current rules with Yemen’s authorities and your nearest Yemeni diplomatic mission.
What currency is used in Taiz?
The currency is the Yemeni rial (YER). Check payment options and access to cash before travelling.
What time zone is Taiz in?
Taiz uses Arabia Standard Time, UTC+3, with no daylight saving time.
How do you get around Taiz?
Confirm transport routes and local security conditions with a trusted contact before setting out. Do not assume services are operating.