Visa rules by passportLast checked October 17, 2026
Do citizens of Somalia need a visa for Yemen?
SomaliaYemenVisa requiredNationals of Somalia need a visa for short stays in Yemen.
Diaspora: about 285,211 people born in Somalia live there (UN DESA 2024).
The visa route
Entry visa (business, student or tourist) with Department of Immigration invitationVisitors to Yemen need a visa from a Yemeni embassy. Every application needs an invitation letter from Yemen's Department of Immigration, so travel only works with a host or sponsor in Yemen. The Yemeni embassy in Washington says it is not issuing tourist visas at this time and lists business, student and official visas. Yemen is affected by ongoing conflict, and many governments advise against all travel there.Requirements and documentsAnother passport?
Rules depend on the passport you travel on. Visas or residence elsewhere can open easier entry.
Official sources
Rules change: check the official page before you travel.
General information from official sources, not legal advice.