Yemen visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Yemeni Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Egyptians intending to visit Yemen are granted visa on arrival for a stay within the period of 90 days.
  • Passports of citizens must be valid for six months at the time of entry.
  • One blank page on the passport is required for entry stamps at the point of entry.
  • There are no certificates of health or vaccination required to visit Yemen.
  • There are no restrictions placed on the amount of money taken in and out of the country.
  • Travellers must have return or onward tickets upon entry into Yemen.
  • Travellers are advised to declare and record any valuable items of commercial nature.
  • All visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
  • Firearms, obscene books and magazines, illegal drugs and all products of Israeli origin are prohibited.
  • Modern Standard Arabic is the official language of Yemen, while Yemeni Arabic is used as the vernacular.
  • English is the most important foreign language and it is widely taught and spoken mostly in the south which is a former British colony.
  • Religion in Yemen consists primarily of two principal Islamic religious groups- About 65% of the Muslim population is Sunni and 35% is Shia.
  • Given the low literacy rate in the country, television is the main source of news for the Yemenis.
  • Among Yemen's natural and cultural attractions are four World Heritage sites- The Old Walled City of Shibam in Wadi Hadhramaut, The Old City of Sana'a, the historic town of Zabid and The Socotra Archipelago.
  • The estimated time flight from Cairo, Egypt to Yemen is 3 hours, 28 minutes.
  • Yemen is on the Arabian Standard Time zone (GMT+3) which puts Yemen 1 hour ahead of Egypt.
  • In Yemen, the power plugs and sockets are of type A, D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yemen best known for?

Yemen is famous for some delicious and yummy dishes such as Mandi and it is well known with the best weather in the world particularly in Sana'a. Yemen has a very long history and many historical places such as The Old City of Sanaa, Dar Al-hajar and Socotra iland.

Is it safe to visit Yemen?

Travellers are advised to apply extreme caution while visiting Yemen as terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting public sites, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, and local government facilities.

What do you call a person from Yemen?

A person or thing from Yemen is called Yemeni. 

Can I drink alcohol in Yemen?

Yemeni law prohibits the consumption of alcohol in public or public drunkenness.

What is the national food Yemen?

Saltash is widely eaten in northern parts of the country. It is mainly served for lunch. The base is a brown meat stew called maraq, a dollop of fenugreek froth, and sahawiq or sahowqa (a mixture of chillies, tomatoes, garlic, and herbs ground into a salsa).